nonsked
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nonsked
1945–50, non- + sked (shortening and respelling of schedule )
Example Sentences
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It took only three months to discover why a Constella tion of nonsked Imperial Airlines crashed last November near Richmond; the cap tain survived, and his testimony helped the CAB to uncover an incredible story of incompetence in the cockpit.
From Time Magazine Archive
It belonged to Imperial Airlines, a "nonsked" outfit with a "fleet" of four planes.
From Time Magazine Archive
The airlines have long been looking for a gimmick to round up passengers and knock down the nonsked competitors.
From Time Magazine Archive
With the exception of a tenth-class nonsked air fare from Idlewild to Ice land, he has paid for nothing�singing instead for his supper, breakfast, lunch, transportation and lodging.
From Time Magazine Archive
President Airlines, which operated a DC-6B that crashed last year off Shannon, killing 83 passengers, got into the business by buying the air carrier certificate of a dormant nonsked.
From Time Magazine Archive
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