domestic flight

Thân thiện

A family boards a domestic flight for their vacation.

Definition

1. Noun: A flight that begins and ends within the borders of the same country. It is the opposite of an international flight.

Usage

• The term domestic flight is used to specify air travel that does not cross international boundaries.
• It is commonly used when booking tickets, checking in at airports (often in separate terminals or areas), and discussing travel itineraries.
• Example: "For your domestic flight from New York to Los Angeles, you only need a government-issued ID, not a passport."

Examples

• Noun:
  • Most domestic flights have a shorter duration than international ones.
  • The airline offers frequent domestic flights between major cities.
  • Please proceed to Terminal 1 for all domestic flights.

Advanced Usage

• "to take a domestic flight": to travel by air within one country.
  • We will take a domestic flight from Sydney to Melbourne after we arrive in Australia.
• The concept is often used in contrast: domestic flight vs. international flight.
  • Security procedures for domestic flights are generally less stringent than for international travel.

Variants and Related Words

• Domestic (adjective): Relating to or originating within a country's own territory.
  • Domestic policy, domestic market.
• International flight (noun): A flight that departs from one country and arrives in another.

Synonyms

• Internal flight: (Less common) A flight operating within a country.
• In-country flight: (Informal) A flight within a nation.

Antonyms

• International flight: A flight that travels between different countries.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a flight that begins and ends in the same country