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 fielded questions on detailed matters of federal transportation policy, including trucking regulations and subsidies for rural air service.

From Washington Post

If you go: Getting There: Direct air service to Aspen is available from United Airlines (800-864-8331; www.united.com).

From The Daily Beast

The Dependable Air Service Act now moves to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to be taken up as soon as Friday.

From The Daily Beast

This is the only country where a unified air service has been adopted.

From Project Gutenberg

I replied, "For holding open-air service on the street, and there is no law in Scotland to forbid us from doing so."

From Project Gutenberg

But he spared a few minutes to answer courteously the questions of this slim young fellow in the khaki uniform of the air service.

From Project Gutenberg

She now had cause to regret it as she viewed the almost helpless confusion it had caused in her air service.

From Project Gutenberg

No army or navy dare enter upon war without its air service.

From Project Gutenberg