foreign carriers
collocation in Englishmeaningsofforeignandcarrier
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foreign
adjective
uk/ˈfɒr.ən/us/ˈfɔːr.ən/
belonging or connected to a country that is not ...
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carrier
noun[C]
uk/ˈkær.i.ər/us/ˈker.i.ɚ/
a person or thing that ...
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(Definition offoreignandcarrierfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The vast majority of countries demand reciprocal benefits for their airlines in exchange for wider access for foreign carriers.
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It is a weak-kneed little creature which can be trampled over by airlines and totally disregarded by foreign carriers.
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In the light of the present maximum of 275,000 air transport movements, any extension of domestic flights could chase away foreign carriers.
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Its results can certainly stand comparison with those of many foreign carriers.
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These figures cover the inclusive tour charter market which foreign carriers have entered only recently.
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But it has also asked for free access to regional airports for foreign carriers.
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Secondly, the real competition comes from the foreign carriers.
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For regional airports, again, unilaterally, we should declare an open-skies policy—we have done it partially—so that foreign carriers can fly in and pick up passengers.
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Similarly, it will have no jurisdiction, will not be able to take the initiative and will have no final say in the matter of foreign carriers.
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It has to compete not only against foreign carriers but also against domestic airlines which have come a long way in recent years and are now substantial businesses.
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Those were reinforced by undertakings given in the out-of-court settlement agreement to the recent legal action brought by 17 foreign carriers which was resolved only two years ago.
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International roaming agreements exist between most operators and many foreign carriers.
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This allowed a fair competition between national and foreign carriers.
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It also serves as regional gateway and connecting point for various foreign carriers.
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