21.   Iberia, the Spanish national airline, is fast approaching bankruptcy.

22.   In recent weeks, Tan had tried to placate the creditors by recruiting the German national airline, Lufthansa, to provide consulting services.

23.   Industry experts say shutting down the national airline will be devastating for tourism, a crucial industry here.

24.   It is the first time a national regional airline has purchased the new jet.

25.   It is now a subsidiary of the holding company that controls Air France -- and thus a sister company to national airline Air France.

26.   Its national airline, Groupe Air France, no longer flies to even major cities where it cannot make a profit.

27.   Italian airports offer more growth potential, some joke, because Alitalia SpA, the national airline, is so often late that passengers have more time to shop.

28.   KLM is the Dutch national airline, so why would it be chosen over a U.S. airline that flies jumbo jets?

29.   Last year, Bolivia sold government stakes in the national airline, telephone company, railroads and electric industry, many for more than the value of the assets.

30.   Lufthansa AG, the national airline, said Tuesday it too would split its shares, making them comparable to those of other German companies.