book away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To stop booking travelers on an airline and start booking them on others instead.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “book away” mean?
To stop booking travelers on an airline and start booking them on others instead.
Is “book away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.