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by plane vs by a plane

Both 'by plane' and 'by a plane' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'By plane' is the more common and idiomatic way to refer to traveling using an aircraft in general. On the other hand, 'by a plane' is used when referring to a specific aircraft or when emphasizing the use of a particular plane.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 4642 views

by plane

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate traveling by aircraft in general without specifying a particular plane.

Examples:

I usually travel by plane when I go on vacation.
She prefers to go by plane rather than by train.
We can get there faster by plane.

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I arrived by plane this afternoon.
Not to America, not by plane.
But you can reach it by plane.
For those arriving to Genoa by plane:
LokSat came to town, arriving by plane.
Transporting secret documents by plane without explicit authorisation was strictly forbidden and a capital offence.
Their representative is on his way here now by plane.
Alitalia Announces tariff concessions for those who will travel by plane for voting of ballots Art.
You have Gabe Nyland arriving by plane the day before the murder.
Horses travel by plane while you drive around a 10-year-old subaru.
Traveling by plane: The closest airports are in Dubrovnik and Split.
Close to Trastevere station, convenient for those arriving by plane from Fiumicino Airport...
Arriving by plane: There are no direct flights to Botswana.
If you choose to travel by plane compare the ticket price on Skyscanner.
First you will arrive in Ibiza by plane or boat.
The minister noted around 90 percent of tourists come to Egypt by plane.
Travelling by plane Promote your business!
Getting there by plane The Trentino is connected to the...
He left this morning by plane.
For arrivals by plane: airport Mahón 15 km.

Alternatives:

by aircraft
by air
by flight

by a plane

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific aircraft or when emphasizing the use of a particular plane.

Examples:

We traveled by a plane that had a comfortable seating arrangement.
The package was delivered by a plane chartered by the company.
She arrived at the event by a plane specially arranged for her.

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Watch These Men Almost Get Killed By A Plane While They Are Boating. By Jason Hasenohr • 05.06.15. An error occurred. Unable to execute Javascript.
Watch These Skydivers Almost Get Hit By A Plane. Basically your worst nightmare almost happened. ENTERTAINMENTFebruary 9, 2015 By George Fort .
Feb 25, 2015 ... Jamie Barrow: Snowboarder Towed By A Plane. Jamie Barrow is a madman who is constantly trying to see how fast he can go on a snowboard ...
Mar 4, 2015 ... ... Barrow, set a record for being towed behind a vehicle while snowboarding. For a crazier stunt, he was towed by a plane going takeoff speed.

Alternatives:

by a specific plane
by a particular aircraft

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