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Airplane Departure Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F6EB 1F6EB |
Emoji Name | airplane departure |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 1.0August 2015 |
Category | |
Keywords | departuretakeoffairplanetravelairport |
🛫 Meaning and Explanation
The airplane departure emoji 🛫 shows an airplane taking off, with its nose pointing up and away from a runway. It represents the act of departing for a destination by plane.
This emoji is used to indicate that a flight is taking off, that someone is leaving for a trip, or to talk about the beginning of a journey. It is the counterpart to the airplane arrival emoji 🛬.
🛫 How to Use
You can use this emoji to announce your departure, to wish someone a safe flight, or to mark the beginning of a trip.
- To announce your departure
Use it to let people know that your flight is taking off. - To wish someone a safe flight
You can send this to a friend or family member who is about to fly. - To signify the beginning of a journey
It can be used to mark the start of a trip or a new adventure.
🛫 Cultural Background
The airplane departure emoji is universally understood as the act of taking off in an airplane.
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌎 Global | Departure, takeoff, beginning of a trip | Universally recognized in the context of air travel. |