Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. Check out and contribute to the discussion of this word!

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word flag-carrier.

Examples

  • But aviation safety experts said Saturday's crash threatens to undercut efforts by the Indonesian government, along with its flag-carrier PT Garuda Indonesia, to persuade U.S. and European regulators about the country's aviation-safety improvements.

    Indonesian Plane Crash Hurts Country's Air-Safety Initiatives Andy Pasztor 2011

  • Middle East Airlines, the local flag-carrier, was expanding its routes.

    A Privilege to Die Thanassis Cambanis 2010

  • How many countries will have their own identifiable flag-carrier brand?

    Willie Walsh hopes British Airways will have a harmonious future with Iberia – and Unite Andrew Clark 2010

  • Therefore, they said, the national flag-carrier should operate at least two flights daily from Islamabad to Chitral.

    More flights on Islamabad-Chitral route demanded Geochitral 2009

  • Rob Grant left the series to start writing novels, whilst Doug Naylor became the sole writer and flag-carrier for the series.

    Red Dwarf VI Adam Whitehead 2009

  • A number of blue-chip European groups recently have been downgraded to "junk," including French car-parts maker Valeo and U.K. flag-carrier British Airways.

    Bondholders Swing Back Into Favor 2009

  • Air France-KLM wants a minority holding in Italy's soon-to-be reborn flag-carrier Alitalia.

    BA Deficit Is a Headache for Iberia, Too 2008

  • Australian flag-carrier Qantas Airways Ltd. said this month it was halting a number of international routes, mainly to Asian destinations, to mitigate spiraling fuel costs.

    Australia, EU Set to Talk 2008

  • Last year's tourist arrivals were "flat and 2008 is probably going to be worse," says Matthew Hingerty, managing director of the Australian Tourism Export Council, whose members include flag-carrier Qantas Airways and smaller rival Virgin Blue Holdings

    Travel Industry Is Sent Packing 2008

  • Officers of Italy's revenue guard turned up yesterday at the Rome headquarters of its bankrupt flag-carrier and walked out with 10 years 'worth of company accounts.

    Jaunted - The Pop Culture Travel Guide 2008

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.