Airlines are the company that provides regular services to the public for transportation through airplanes. The invention of airplanes has cut the long-distance journey to a short distance within a short period, along with public service, transport goods, and military services. The airlines are of three types: International, National, and regional. International airlines are the major ones and provide services to a large extent to the world. National airlines are one step down from international airlines as they provide services within a country and sometimes at the international level. Regional airlines provide services to some specific regions of the world. To be on the list of best, airlines should have a seven-star safety rating and bring innovation to the passenger. Have a look at the top 20 airlines in the world in the list below:
1. Qatar Airways
Qatar Airlines has bagged the title of world’s best Airline leaving behind all other airlines. Because of its innovation, and excellent services, and continued to operate throughout the pandemic, which helped to achieve the top position. This year, Qatar airlines were awarded Airline of the year by AirlineRating.com.
2. Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is an Auckland-based Airlines company and won the second-best Airline after Qatar. Air New Zealand is a domestic airline but also provides international destinations. They have won the 2nd best airline in the world in a row.
3. Etihad Airways
Etihad Airway is one of the largest UAE airlines and its hub at Khalifa city. It has introduced new aircraft ‘Boeing 787’and ‘Airbus A350’ which has increased its efficiency. It has won the title of Environmental Airlines of the year.
4. Korean Airway
Korean Airway is a Seoul-based, largest airline in the country with both domestic and international destinations. This airline has received the title of largest cargo airline in the world and has ranked the fourth position in the top 20 airlines in the world.
5. Singapore Airways
Singapore Airway is known for its excellent services in the world and always upgrades its system with time. It has been made the list of the top 20 by being in the 5th position in the world. According to AIrlinesRting.com, it has the best lounges among all the airlines.
6. Qantas Airways
Qantas Airway is the largest Australian international airline and is the third oldest airline in the world. Safety comes first in all-purpose and this airline has the largest safety record in the world and made it to six ranks in the list of top 20 airlines.
7. Virgin Airways
Virgin Airway was founded on the year 29 August 2000 as Virgin blue. It is one of the largest Australian regional Airlines and has come a long way. This airline was awarded as the best cabin crew airline in the world by Airlines Rating.
8. EVA Air
EVA Air is an Evergreen Airway and commenced start from the 1st of July 1991. second largest international Taiwanese airline in China. They provide cargo services to 40 countries (Australia, Europe, North America, etc.) around the world. Skytrax has given this airline a 5-star rating.
9. Turkish Airlines
According to reports, till 2022 these airports provide 340(approx.) destinations including 129 countries. And Airlines Rating has the title of the most improved airline in the world and also the best airline in the world for long haul travel in Europe.
10. All Nippon Airlines
All Nippon Airlines or ANA or Zennikku is commenced on 15 December 1953 and leading airlines in Tokyo, Japan. It mainly operates from Narita, Haneda, and Kansai Osaka Airports. This airline provides a strong network between domestic and international routes in the world.
11. Cathay Airlines
Hong Kong-based airline company i.e., Cathay airlines which mainly operates from its hub Hong Kong International Airports. This airline is one of the airlines that got a 5star rating from Skytrax. It provides services to international destinations such as South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, etc.
12. Virgin Atlantic
Atlantic is a UK-based airline and one of the largest airlines in the country. This airline was founded by Richard Branson, a British Billionaire and its headquarters are in England. And it provides longest haul flights. This company is owned by Virgin group and Delta Airlines.
13. Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines is an International Japanese airline and its headquarters is in Shinagawa, Tokyo. This airline has s four sub-airlines ((J-Air, JAL Express, JAL ways, and Japan Transocean Air) and it currently provides service to almost 90 destinations in the world.
14. JetBlue Airway
JetBlue Airway is an American-based low-cost airline. They are domestic airlines that have improved themselves and expanded to London. In North America, this airline is the seventh largest airline by passenger carried and its headquarters is in Long Island City, New York.
15. Finnair
Finnair is a Finland-based airline and the largest one in the country with both domestic and international routes. Its main hub is Heniski Airport, Vantaa in Finland. This airline provides 130 destinations including 40 countries such as Europe, North America, Asia, etc.
16. Emirates
Emirates is a Dubai-based airline, its hub is in Dubai International Airport and the largest airlines in the country. Airbus A380 is famous for its long-haul flights and Boeing 777 are the two largest operators of till now.
17. Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines (Inter-Island Airway) is the largest commercial line in the state of Hawaiian. Its headquarters are in Honolulu, Hawaiian in the country US. And it’s the 10th commercial airline in the United States. They provide services to Asia-Pacific and territories.
18. Air France/ KLM
Air France KLM was founded on 5 July 2004 and is a Franco-Dutch-based Airline. The headquarters of this airline is in Tremblay-En-France and its two main hubs are Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol They provide public, cargo, and aeronautical services.
19. Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is an American-based leading airline and six leading airlines in North America for its excellent service in passenger carriers and fleet size. Its hubs are Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle. The headquarters of this airline is in SeaTac Washington.
20. British Airway
British Airways is a UK-based airline and the second largest airline in the country based on fleet size and passenger service. Its headquarters are in London, UK; its hubs are at Heathrow and Gatwick airport. This airline serves over 183 destinations.
