Flag Carrier
#FlagCarrier
A flag carrier is traditionally the national airline of a country, often seen as a symbol of that nation abroad.
Key Points:
Definition: An airline that represents its home country, usually with government backing or ownership (historically), and flying the national flag on its aircraft.
Origin: The term comes from maritime practice where ships flew the national flag to show their registry.
Role: In the past, flag carriers were tools of diplomacy, prestige, and national pride. Today, many are privatized but still carry the status (e.g., Air France, Singapore Airlines).
• Examples:
Portugal TAP Air Portugal (serves Madeira as well).
UK British Airways.
Japan Japan Airlines (JAL).
Korea Korean Air (with Asiana soon merging).
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#American
#United
#AirFrance
#ChinaAirlines
#QatarAirways
#Emirates
#EthiopianAirlines
