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on the plane vs In plane

The correct phrase is 'on the plane.' 'In plane' is not a common phrase in English. 'On the plane' is used to indicate being inside an airplane while traveling.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1001 views

on the plane

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on the plane' when referring to being inside an airplane while traveling.

Examples:

  • I watched a movie on the plane.
  • She slept on the plane for most of the flight.
  • We met on the plane to Paris.
  • He felt sick on the plane.
  • They served food on the plane.
  • (Thea) I had a hamburger on the plane.
  • He saw that terrible movie that Flyn was in on the plane.
  • You might get nauseas on the plane, so just sleep.
  • You're thinking I should have eaten on the plane.
  • I can't get a lock on the plane.
  • Sweetheart, you should have gone before we got on the plane.
  • There may be a bomb on the plane.
  • I met him on the plane from Miami.
  • This just came in, sir, from the operator on the plane.
  • But before you get on the plane.
  • I'll pay once she's on the plane.
  • Here. It would have been difficult to take it on the plane.
  • No, I slept on the plane.
  • I just spoke to the girl on the plane again.
  • Well, you can ask on the plane.
  • She barely slept on the plane and she's still wide awake.
  • The explosives on the plane were her idea.
  • She's going off with Vandamm tonight on the plane.
  • I apologize for bothering you on the plane.
  • Terry told me about you on the plane.

In plane

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct preposition to use with 'plane' is 'on.'

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