state airline

Frequency: 6.26.8 per million words

An airline owned and operated by the government.

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  • The national carrier is a state airline, fully funded by the government.
  • There are ongoing debates about whether to privatize the country's last remaining state airline.
  • During the Cold War, many countries established a state airline for strategic reasons and national pride.
  • Service on the state airline is often perceived as less efficient than on private competitors.
  • The government announced a bailout package to save the struggling state airline from bankruptcy.
  • Is flying with a state airline generally safer due to stricter government oversight?
  • Working for the state airline was once considered a prestigious and secure job.
  • The new government plans to launch a new state airline to boost tourism and international trade.
  • Due to heavy losses, the state airline will be forced to cut several unprofitable international routes.
  • He preferred booking with the state airline for long-haul flights because he trusted their safety record.