1.   He opposed the privatisations, yet they are now the two greatest flag carriers in the Northern Ireland economy.

2.   And though many of the contracts are with foreign flag carriers, Lee Brown says most of those countries can be reached on U.S. carriers.

3.   As deputy prime minister, Chakrapong oversaw five ministries as well as the department of civil aviation and the flag carrier at the time, Kampuchea Airlines.

4.   Baksteen claims the pilots have done more of their fair share when it comes to cutting cost at the Dutch flag carrier.

5.   Airport slots are granted either by the national flag carrier or in consultation with it.

6.   But most foreign governments feared that more competition would undermine their flag carriers.

7.   But the airline seems to have dodged the worst, and it may yet be one flag carrier that pulls through.

8.   Direct flights are a thornier issue, he said, because they involve granting landing rights to flag carriers.

9.   Flag carrier Philippine Airlines canceled nine international flights yesterday.

10.   He says the Dutch flag carrier is just being a bully.