English Expression · Advanced
book away
To stop booking travelers on an airline and start booking them on others instead
Pronunciation: say book away
Meaning
To transfer passengers from one airline or service to another, typically due to overbooking or flight cancellations.
Example
The travel agency had to book away their clients to other airlines due to the sudden flight cancellations.
The travel agency had to book away their clients to other airlines due to the sudden flight cancellations.
Practice tips
- Practice book away out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.