The role of air travel is significant in the modern world, moving from one country to another quickly and comfortably is the only way. This article will present the largest airlines in the world. Some of them are incredible. Sometimes it is completely incomprehensible how a small airline was able to achieve such heights. They have come a long way, each began work from the bottom.
Emirates Airlines
One of the largest and best, perhaps, is this airline. Russia accepts Emirates aircraft only at the largest airports in Moscow and St. Petersburg. In 2012, this airline of the United Arab Emirates introduced the largest aircraft of our time - the Airbus-A380. It consists of two floors, has a bar, bathrooms, lounge.
This carrier has been the best in the world for many years. In addition, Emirates does not leave the rating “The largest airlines in the world”, because it owns more than 300 new aircraft, and more than 100 are on order.
Airline tickets are much more expensive than others, however, despite this, it has an incredible amount of customers in all countries of the world.
Qatar Airlines
Qatar is the national company of the small state (emirate) of Qatar in the Middle East. It operates flights in 150 directions, each of which is international. In addition to being one of the largest airlines in the world, this airline is also one of the best rated by customers.
Qatar is now at a high stage of development. Despite the fact that this airline owns more than 150 aircraft, it ordered about 200, that is, it is at the stage of constant renewal of the fleet.
The airline airline Qatar is one of the most progressive. Aircraft lounges are equipped with video displays that include television, games, films in various languages and even music. In the future, Qatar plans to place fully folding seats for business class passengers in its Boeing 777.
Siberian airline S7 Airlines
The Siberian airline S7, or Sibir, was founded recently, in 1992, but from the very beginning of its operations it has become one of the most progressive Russian carriers. S7 Airlines is an airline that values its reputation. Its air fleet consists of the latest aircraft: Airbus and Boeing. In total, Sibir has about 60 aircraft, which is a lot for a developing Russian company. In the order, that is in development, there are about 20 aircraft, which indicates a constant update.
Every year they transport about 10 million passengers.
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines is not only included in the list of "Largest Airlines in the World", but is also one of the most reliable and comfortable air carriers. So, Singapore Airlines is the national carrier of Singapore.
They work with 90 airports around the world and operate flights to 40 countries. Most flights are operated from Changi Airport, which is Singapore's national airport, and the carrier is based in it.
The Singapore Airlines fleet includes about 100 aircraft, and about 100 are on order, which means that the fleet is constantly being updated.
Absolutely all aircraft of this airline are the latest, reliable aircraft. The average age of the aircraft is only 7 years. Due to the fact that very soon the Singapore Airlines fleet will almost double, the average age of the aircraft will be much reduced.
We can say with confidence that this is not only the largest airline, but also one of the most reliable.
Air france
Air France is the largest French company, which is a national carrier. The largest airlines in the world merged with Air France, and as a result formed a large alliance. Today, the main base is located at the French Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, the headquarters of the company is located there.
Air France is a large and very popular airline. Russia is its frequent customer. Hundreds of tourists use the services of this particular company.
Air France Air Passenger fleet has about 150 aircraft, and 30 are on order. The cargo fleet consists of 2 aircraft. In the future, the number of cargo planes is planned to increase.
The airline also received notoriety. The brilliant supersonic passenger aircraft "Concord" 2 minutes after take-off crashed onto the hotel building. The plane at that time was considered a successful development, however, after the disaster over Paris, Concordes ceased to be operated.
There are many reliable carriers, but even the largest of them cannot guarantee complete safety. However, the list of the best airlines includes those with the latest and most modern aircraft.