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on the plane vs On a plane

Both 'on the plane' and 'on a plane' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'On the plane' is used when referring to a specific plane that has been previously mentioned or is clear from the context. 'On a plane' is used when talking about being on any plane in general.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 749 views

on the plane

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific plane that has been previously mentioned or is clear from the context.

Use 'on the plane' when you are talking about being on a specific plane that has been mentioned or is understood in the conversation.

Examples:

I left my book on the plane.
The pilot announced that we were about to land on the plane.
The passenger in the window seat on the plane was asleep.

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(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.

Alternatives:

on that plane
on this plane
on our plane
on their plane
on the same plane

On a plane

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about being on any plane in general.

Use 'on a plane' when you are referring to the general concept of being on an airplane without specifying a particular plane.

Examples:

I always get nervous when I'm on a plane.
She met her future husband on a plane.
Being on a plane for long hours can be tiring.

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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.

Alternatives:

on an airplane
on any plane
on some plane
on one plane
on every plane

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