Largest Airlines In The World

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3 July 2024

There are around 5,000 airlines worldwide including international carriers, regional airlines, low-cost carriers, cargo airlines, and charter operators

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They are typically ranked by metrics such as fleet size, revenue, and passenger satisfaction. Here is a look at the largest airlines in the world

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American Airlines is the largest and one of the most prominent airlines in the United States. It has also become a key player in the global aviation industry

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United Airlines is the second largest airline in the world based on fleet size and operates an extensive network of flights across numerous domestic and international routes

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Delta Airlines and Southwest Airlines are third and fourth on the list respectively

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A global leader in the air cargo industry, FedEx, is fifth on the list. It operates on a vast fleet which enables efficient delivery of packages and freight 

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Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is also on the list. It is also the largest airline in Europe, both in terms of the number of aircraft and destinations

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Air China and Turkish Airlines are seventh and eighth on the list respectively

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IndiGo is the only Indian airline to make it to the list. It is also the largest airline in the country

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German carrier Lufthansa has a network spanning across all continents and serves over 300 destinations

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