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🛫🛫 Airplane Departure Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F6EB

An airplane taking off.

Released in The 🛫 emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🛫 Airplane Departure emoji represents an airplane taking off. It's often used to signify air travel, heading out on a trip, or the start of a journey. This emoji can also simply reference excitement about a holiday or weekend getaway, or serve as a general representation of things 'taking off' or 'starting anew.'"

Symbolism

Travel: The emoji often symbolizes personal or professional trips, vacations, or adventures.
New Beginnings: The action of 'taking off' is often associated with new ventures or opportunities.
Freedom: Much like actual airplane travel, this emoji represents the idea of freedom, exploration, and breaking free from routine.

Common Usage Scenarios

When someone is about to catch a flight for vacation or work.
To discuss future travel plans with friends or family.
To convey a sense of excitement or anticipation before a trip.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Just boarded my flight! 🛫 See you soon!

I'm finally off to that dream vacation 🛫 Can't wait to relax by the beach!

Work trip starts tomorrow, see you after the weekend! 🛫

We’re heading out for the holidays! 🛫

Look at me traveling again 🛫 Time for another adventure!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

🛫 is often paired with other travel-related emojis like 🏖️, 🏨, or 🌍 depending on the type of trip.
It’s commonly used in combination with time references like clocks or calendars to indicate departure times.
Avoid using 🛫 in contexts where a somber or serious tone is necessary, as it is inherently upbeat and exciting.