flag carrier

Expression

Expression flag carrier

1. (countable) A flag carrier is a person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades.
2. (countable) (business) A flag carrier is a transportation company, such as a shipping or airline company, that is registered in a given state.
3. (countable) (aviation) A flag carrier is a national airline (typically having the flag, or other national insignia, on the tail)

   Qantas is the flag carrier of Australia.

Related words

• flag
• carrier