airplane
Unicode: 2708
Description
A classic stylized representation of an airplane, typically shown in profile, flying from left to right. It is a simple, often black or blue, silhouette.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-air
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, primarily functional. It doesn't convey an emotion itself but is associated with travel, journeys, and aviation.
Backstory
The airplane emoji (✈️) was one of the earliest emojis to be widely adopted, having been part of Unicode 1.1 (1993). Its early inclusion reflects the universal concept of air travel as a key mode of transportation.
Usage Examples
- Indicating travel: 'Off to London! ✈️🇬🇧'
- Flight status: 'My flight is delayed ✈️😫'
- Discussing travel plans: 'We're thinking of flying to Hawaii ✈️🏝️'
- General aviation: 'Learning to fly a plane! ✈️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to indicate air travel, flight status, travel plans, or a general sense of being on the move related to airplanes.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often indicating domestic or international travel, or the act of flying. Can sometimes be used in conjunction with other travel-related emojis.