English Expression · Intermediate
budget airline
A low-cost carrier
Pronunciation: say budget airline
Meaning
A low-cost carrier.
Example
I'll be interested to see how this service does. It will be basic with fares to match, so will be akin to a budget airline taking on a flag-carrier.
I'll be interested to see how this service does. It will be basic with fares to match, so will be akin to a budget airline taking on a flag-carrier.
Practice tips
- Practice budget airline 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 intermediate-level learners.