air service

noun

1. the services performed by an airline, as flights between various destinations to transport passengers, freight, and mail.
2. Air Service, (formerly) the air arm of the U.S. military forces.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air service¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

He told the BBC at the time a Sunday air service offered him a chance to balance working away from home and getting back to spend quality time with his family.

From BBC

They have been supported by other agencies and emergency services, such as the fire and ambulance service, National Police Air Service, and RNLI.

From BBC

The force said drones and the national police air service were sweeping the area to monitor those involved.

From BBC

McBride’s documents formed the basis of an Australian Broadcasting Corp. seven-part television series in 2017 that contained war crime allegations including Australian Special Air Service Regiment soldiers killing unarmed Afghan men and children in 2013.

From Seattle Times

“That’s enough for today,” said her climbing coach, a female commando from the Special Air Service.

From Literature