Collocation
connecting flight
A second flight taken to reach a destination after an initial flight, often involving a change of aircraft and sometimes airport.
Definition
'connecting flight' is a common English collocation. A second flight taken to reach a destination after an initial flight, often involving a change of aircraft and sometimes airport.
connecting + flight
“I only have an hour to catch my connecting flight in Frankfurt.”
Examples
- Our connecting flight to Dublin was delayed by three hours.
- Do we have enough time to grab a coffee before our connecting flight?
- She missed her connecting flight because the first leg was late.
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- The airline provided accommodation for passengers who missed their connecting flight overnight.
- Always check the gate for your connecting flight as soon as you land.
- I prefer to have at least two hours between flights when I have a connecting flight.
- His itinerary included three cities and two connecting flights.
- The travel agent advised us on the best routes to minimize our connecting flight time.
- Ensure your luggage is tagged correctly for your final destination, especially if you have a connecting flight.
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