Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jetway
noun
/ˈdʒɛtweɪ/
Definition
A covered walkway that connects an airport terminal to an airplane.
Examples
- The passengers walked through the jetway to reach their flight.
- During the storm, the jetway provided a safe way for travelers to enter the plane.
- She could see the airplane clearly from the jetway as she approached it.
Meaning
Jetways are used to allow passengers to board or disembark from an aircraft without going outside or being exposed to the elements.
Synonyms
- boarding bridge
- passenger bridge
- airbridge
