by air

phrase

: by flying in airplanes
travel by air

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Over 300,000 domestic flights were managed by air traffic controllers over the holiday weekend, the FAA said Monday. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 July 2026 None of the ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine on Monday were shot down by air defenses, according to data from its air force, which said 29 ballistic missiles and 18 attack drones had struck 34 locations across the country. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 If Miami Beach leaders approve the zoning amendment, Griffin’s already expansive waterfront compound would gain another exclusive amenity, allowing marina guests to arrive by land, by sea and, eventually, by air — all away from public view. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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