HT204154 Can I connect two MacBooks via thunderbolt to copy files

I have two MacBook Airs and I am wondering if I can connect them via thunderbolt cable to copy files from one to the other using thunderbolts speed advantage.  Both are SSD equipped.

If both units have the appropriate ports, yes:
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH10725?locale=en_US
Ciao.

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