trade mark
Unicode: 2122
Description
An emoji displaying a black or dark grey airplane flying up and to the right, often with a white contrail or smoke trail. It typically represents air travel.
Group:
Symbols > other-symbol
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Conveys movement, travel, excitement for a trip, or the act of flying. Can also represent freedom or aspiration.
Backstory
The airplane emoji was part of the original Unicode 6.0 release in 2010. Its design is straightforward, representing the universally understood symbol of an aircraft. It quickly became a staple for digital communication related to travel and transportation.
Usage Examples
- Announcing a trip: 'Packing my bags! ✈️ Off to Hawaii!'
- At an airport: 'Waiting for my flight ✈️ to London.'
- Discussing travel: 'Dreaming of my next adventure ✈️.'
- Figurative usage: 'My career is really taking off ✈️!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote upcoming or past travel, airports, airlines, or general themes of flying and journeys.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often used for international travel plans, vacation, or even metaphorically for things taking off or soaring.