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On a plane vs at a plane

The correct phrase is 'on a plane.' 'At a plane' is not commonly used in English. 'On a plane' is the correct preposition to indicate being inside an aircraft.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 725 views

On a plane

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on a plane' to indicate that someone is inside an aircraft traveling from one place to another.

Examples:

  • I watched a movie on a plane.
  • She fell asleep on the plane.
  • We met on the plane to Paris.
  • He sat next to me on the plane.
  • The food on the plane was surprisingly good.
  • On a plane to Vancouver meeting with her sponsors.
  • On a plane, I mentioned to the executive next to me that I'm a professional development consultant and speaker.
  • So, Kirk is leaving on a plane with another girl.
  • No one is letting you on a plane with nunchucks.
  • On a plane with a number?
  • You were getting on a plane to Minneapolis.
  • Finally got Mama on a plane.
  • I want you on a plane immediately with the weapon.
  • You could even find yourself... on a plane heading home.
  • To forget, I would have to spend a lifetime on a plane.
  • A reasonable man keeping 300 refugees detained on a plane.
  • Been on a plane for 22 hours.
  • I put him on a plane.
  • Hop on a plane and go far away from here.
  • I thought I put you on a plane to Detroit.
  • We were strangers on a plane and became friends.
  • My wife and my daughter on a plane tonight.
  • No. You can't take all that G on a plane.
  • You want to get on a plane to feel alive.
  • Pack up and get our men on a plane.

at a plane

This phrase is not commonly used in English.


Alternatives:

  • at the airport
  • at the gate
  • at the boarding area
  • at the aircraft
  • at the airplane

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