connecting flight
1 of 1noun/kəˈnɛktɪŋ flaɪt/
Forms:connecting flights
1
a flight between two points that involves changing planes and possibly airlines in the middle of the journey
- After landing in Chicago, we had a short layover before boarding our connecting flight to Los Angeles.
- She was worried about missing her connecting flight due to the delay in her arrival at the airport.
- When booking tickets, he chose a route with a connecting flight that allowed him to explore a new city for a few hours.
- Travelers often prefer direct flights, but sometimes a connecting flight can offer significant savings on airfare.
- The airline provided meal vouchers for passengers whose connecting flights were delayed more than two hours.