Pronunciation: [ɐlˈa͡ɪtɪŋz] (IPA) 
The word "alightings" is spelled with a double "i" to represent the two distinct vowel sounds /aɪ/ and /ɪ/. The first sound is represented by the letter "i" and is pronounced as the "i" in "light", while the second sound is represented by the letter "i" followed by the letter "n" and is pronounced as the "i" in "Pin". The word itself refers to the act of getting off or disembarking from a vehicle, such as a plane or bus.
Alightings is a noun formed from the verb "alight," which refers to the act of coming down or getting off from a vehicle or means of transportation, particularly involving aircraft, trains, or buses. Alightings can be understood as the instances or acts of disembarking or descending from such vehicles or modes of transport.
The term "alightings" primarily encompasses the action of leaving or stepping down from an aircraft upon landing, be it domestic or international flights. Additionally, it can refer to passengers getting off from a train or a bus at their designated stop or station. Alightings usually occur after the vehicle has come to a complete halt or arrived at its intended destination.
The concept of alightings is frequently employed in transportation-related contexts, such as airport or train station announcements, flight attendants' instructions, or when discussing passenger flow and movement. It embodies the moment when passengers transition from being in transit to being on solid ground, marking the end of their journey via that particular vehicle.
Overall, alightings typically describe the act of humans leaving an aircraft, train, or bus, signifying the completion of a specific leg of their travel and marking the start of their presence in a new physical location.
