air service

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of air service

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The Irish government hopes the air service will improve connectivity to the north west of the island while the A5 corridor is being worked on.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

SkyWest Charter said on Thursday it believes the charter designation "is essential for small community air service, today and well into the future."

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

And skipping over the regulatory requirements for commercial air service, Goldstein said Archer will deliver one of its aircraft to the Air Force for evaluation later this year.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Faye Malarkey Black, president of the Regional Airline Association, says those carriers have parked more than 400 planes for lack of pilots, “and air service is collapsing as a result.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Because the war broke out then, you know, and Jimmie joined the air service.

From Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights by Grayson, J. J.