air carrier

noun

1. a commercial carrier utilizing aircraft as its means of transport; an airline, as for passengers or freight.
2. an aircraft meeting specified requirements, for use by an airline.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air carrier¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

“Given SB 1372’s elimination of $13 million in revenue currently paid by Clear, we are concerned that the bill’s passage could further increase air carrier operating costs in the state, potentially resulting in increased fares or decreased service options,” said the letter, which was signed by Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian, United, JetBlue and Southwest airlines.

From Los Angeles Times

One action that the Group of Seven countries are mulling is to prohibit Iran Air, the country’s national air carrier, from flying to Europe, according to a senior Biden administration official.

From Seattle Times

Labor Department in 2017 under the AIR21 Whistleblower Protection Program, which protects employees of plane manufacturers who report information pertaining to air carrier safety violations.

From New York Times

The cartons were dropped off at Los Angeles International Airport and flown to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York via a major U.S. air carrier’s cargo service, federal officials said.

From Seattle Times

George Novak, president of the trade group National Air Carrier Association, says numerous safeguards are in place to prevent an aviation disaster.

From Seattle Times