1. the process or period before passengers board an aircraft, ship, or other vehicle
Usage: commonly used in aviation and travel contexts

1. occurring or done before passengers board a vehicle
Usage: commonly used in aviation and travel contexts

Examples

• During preboarding, airline staff checked passenger documents and luggage.
• The preboarding announcement reminded travelers to have their boarding passes ready.
• Families with young children were invited to participate in preboarding.
• Preboarding procedures help ensure a smooth and efficient boarding process.
• The airline offers preboarding for first-class passengers and frequent flyers.
• We waited in the preboarding area before our flight began to board.