air freight

noun

1. a system of transporting freight by aircraft:

   Ship it by air freight.

2. freight transported by aircraft.
3. the charge for such transportation.

air freight

noun

1. freight transported by aircraft

verb

1. tr to send (goods) to their destination by aircraft

Other Words From

• air freighter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of air freight¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

On top of the cost of fuel, air freight firms also have to think about jet engine emissions and a shortage of pilots.

From BBC

As he says, he’s put “my entire adult life” into working out the most cost-effective way to operate an air freight business.

From BBC

"While both industries are regulated, the challenge is significant given the sheer scale, and at the same time there are a number of ways to move products. Parcel post, air freight and shipping containers are all moving globally in high volumes," he said.

From BBC

During this month’s historic heat wave, employees at Amazon’s largest West Coast air freight facility were conducting their own workplace temperature checks.

From Los Angeles Times

Amid one heatwave in 2022, workers at an Amazon air freight hub in San Bernardino took it upon themselves to document temperatures throughout the facility.

From Los Angeles Times