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Grammar fix

direct flight

no stops

A flight that goes from one place to another without stopping at other airports on the way.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I booked a direct flight from London to New York to save time.travel
  • If I could choose, I would always prefer a direct flight because it's much more convenient and less stressful than changing planes.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: direct flight (to/from + place)

WrongI booked a direct flight without stop.

RightI booked a direct flight with no stops.

'With no stops' — or just 'a nonstop flight'.

Patterndirect flight (to/from + place)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I would prefer an uninterrupted aerial journey.

Natural I'd rather get a direct flight.

'Uninterrupted aerial journey' is absurd; 'direct flight' is the everyday term.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • direct flight
    atobooknonstop

Don't confuse it

A 'connecting flight' means you have to change planes during your journey.

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