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Articles tagged “national airlines”

Airlines

Argentina’s State-Run Airline Tries Evolving for a Fragile South American Market

Aerolíneas Argentinas has focused heavily on improving its efficiency and customer service in a more competitive aviation industry, but its strategy could change depending on the outcome of Argentina’s upcoming national elections.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

Why Do National Airlines Still Exist?

Many politicians fear their nations will be irrelevant if they abandon their money-losing flag airlines. That's probably a stretch. In most places, the market likely would fill the gap — provided the government got out of the way. But national pride is powerful, and few people want to see storied brands disappear.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago