air carrier

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of air carrier

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Southwest Airlines’ stock on Wednesday rode a wave of renewed optimism about U.S. airlines in the new year, including a prediction from Barclays that the once no-frills air carrier will be more profitable in 2026.

From MarketWatch

Cargo load factor for the three-month period fell by 1.0 percentage point to 56.2%, a segment that still faces uncertainty due to changing trade policies and market dynamics, the air carrier said.

From The Wall Street Journal

American Airlines Group Inc.’s stock gained altitude in early trading Thursday, after the air carrier boosted its profit view for the coming quarter above Wall Street estimates, as it continues to benefit from its emphasis on upscale services.

From MarketWatch

Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. were falling in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the air carrier reported revenue that missed expectations for a third straight quarter, which took the shine off an upbeat travel outlook over the holidays.

From MarketWatch

Sunny quarterly results from Delta Air Lines DAL -3.51%decrease; red down pointing triangle sent air carrier stocks soaring on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal