In 2020, due to the serious development of the Covid epidemic, the tourism industry is almost frozen.
Up to now, there is no specific number of damages that the aviation industry has suffered. However, 1 year ago, ie in 2019, the aviation industry recorded remarkable growth. Big firms invest heavily in service quality including human resource development and aircraft quality improvement. In this article, we together list the Top 10 largest airlines in the world according to the results of the International Air Transport Association, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Attendance of the top 10 largest airlines in the world10. China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines is China's second largest airline, owning 720 passenger and cargo aircraft. Each year, the company serves more than 120 million tourists. China Eastern Airlines owns a modern fleet and is one of the youngest fleets in the world.
9. Air Canada
Air Canada is the largest and also the oldest airline in Canada. Founded in 1936 in Montreal, Quebec. Initially the state owned company was then gradually privatized with the aim of expanding to develop. Air Canada is currently a member of the Star Alliance association of 28 different airlines.
8. Air France KLM
Air France KLM is the national airline of France, headquartered in Tremblay-en-France, north of Paris. Air France KLM was established after the successful merger of Air France and KLM. In 2018, the airline served more than 100 million passengers, maintaining its position as Europe's leading airline group.
7. Lufthansa
Lufthansa is the number one airline of Germany to participate in the list of the Top 10 largest airlines in the world . This is also the leading airline in Europe in terms of number of passengers served. The airline has a total of 700 aircraft, and in 2018 it generated a profit of 2.5 billion dollars, and is one of the most profitable airlines in the world.
6. China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines is the largest airline in China and Asia in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. The airline's flight network extends to 177 countries and territories with more than 1052 destinations around the world. Holding a record 13.5 million safe flight hours with 800 million passengers carried, China Southern Airlines was awarded the award of China's safest airline.
5. International Airlines Group
International Airlines Group was officially established after the successful merger of British Airways (UK) and Iberia (Spain). As of 2010, International Airlines Group is the 6th largest airline in the world and the 3rd largest in Europe. Its profit in 2018 is about $ 3.5 billion before tax.
4. Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is the only low-cost airline on the list of the largest airlines in the world . Its headquarters is located in Dallas (Texas) and operations mainly focus on serving the needs of the country and a few other countries. In 2018, its revenue reached $ 2.5 billion.
3. American Airlines
American Airlines is a long-standing airline in the US, with 2 headquarters in Dallas and Fort Worth. It is one of the largest airlines in the world in terms of number of fleets, revenue and passengers carried. American Airline deploy more than 6800 flights each year, to more than 350 locations in more than 50 countries around the world. As of 2018, its pre-tax profit was 1.9 billion USD.
2. United Airlines Holdings
United Airlines Holdings is an international airline of America, headquartered in Chicago. The airline specializes in domestic and international flights to 342 locations and 60 other countries. Not only large in size, United Airlines Holdings also owns huge revenue, up to $ 2.1 billion in profit before tax, setting a new revenue record in 2018.
1. Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is the world's biggest airline. As a founding member of the Skyteam airline alliance. The company has 9 headquarters and a large center in Atlanta. Each year, the airline operates more than 5400 flights, serving at 325 destinations in 52 countries around the world. Bringing a profit of 5.2 billion USD before tax, confirming the No. 1 position in the world.
The list of the top 10 largest airlines in the world is not only evaluated based on the criteria of revenue, number of fleets, number of passengers carried, but also on the criteria of 5-star service quality, safety, The shortest time to complete check-in procedures at the airport ... so the 10 airlines above are all reputable airlines. Try to experience the 5-star service of these airlines.