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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

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.

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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