airplane
Unicode: 2708 FE0F
Description
An airplane emoji, typically depicted as a white or silver passenger jet, flying horizontally from left to right. The 'FE0F' is a variation selector that ensures it displays as an emoji rather than a text character.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-air
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional. Primarily used to represent travel, journeys, flights, or aviation.
Backstory
The airplane symbol itself has existed long before emojis. This specific emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It quickly became a standard icon for digital communication related to air travel, reflecting the increasing global mobility of people.
Usage Examples
- I'm off on vacation! ✈️🏖️
- Flight delayed again ✈️😫
- Just landed safely! ✈️
- Dreaming of my next trip ✈️🌍
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for vacation planning, travel updates, or indicating air travel.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in travel-related messages or social media posts about holidays.