Top 10 Best Airlines In The World

By Rajkamal

The aeroplane is one of man's greatest inventions. It has shrunk the size of the world and proven to be the quickest way to get from one distant place to another.

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Over the years, several airline companies have made travel easier and accessible for people across the world. Through a survey conducted over 245 airlines, the top ten airlines in the world were determined. Let's take a look at them:

Top 10 Best Airlines In The World

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10. Lufthansa

10. Lufthansa

Founded in the year 1953 and with services starting in 1955, is the German airliner service Lufthansa. The company has a fleet of 282 aircrafts and connects 215 destinations saying NON STOP YOU!

9. Etihad Airways

9. Etihad Airways

At number nine From Abu Dhabi to the World is Etihad Airways. The company has a fleet size of 104 aircrafts and connect 96 destinations. Etihad Airways has received over 30 awards since its inauguration in 2003.

8. Asiana Airlines

8. Asiana Airlines

Founded 26 years ago in 1988 and in the eighth spot is the South Korean airline company Asiana Airlines. Their fleet consists of 84 aircrafts and 35 more which have been ordered. Headquartered in Seoul, they carry passengers to 108 different destinations.

7. Garuda Indonesia

7. Garuda Indonesia

The Airline of Indonesia was founded in the year 1947 and commenced operations two years later in 1949. In the seventh position, their fleet is made up of 120 aircrafts. they fly to 35 domestic locations and 21 international destinations. Their headquarters are in Banten, Indonesia.

6. All Nippon Airways (ANA)

6. All Nippon Airways (ANA)

The Inspiration of Japan comes in at number six. The All Nippon Airways was founded in the year 1952. They fly people to 73 destinations with a fleet size of 202 aircrafts. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company also owns nine Boeing 767-300 as part of their air cargo services.

5. Turkish Airlines

5. Turkish Airlines

At number five in our countdown of the world's best airlines comes Turkish Airlines. The company was founded in the year 1933 and is the fourth biggest carrier in the world. With a fleet size of 258 aircrafts, nine cargo aircrafts and connecting 257 destinations, Turkish Airlines helps you Widen Your World.

4. Emirates

4. Emirates

At number four is the 1985-founded airline company Emirates. Headquartered in Dubai, their fleet contains 211 aircrafts which connect 142 destinations around the world. Emirates had purchased 200 aircraft in 2013 alone.

3. Singapore Airlines

3. Singapore Airlines

Founded in the year 1947 and in the number three spot is Singapore Airlines. The company was the launch customer of the Airbus A380, the largest passenger carrier in the world. Singapore Airlines has a small fleet size compared to the others in the list of just 106 aircrafts and connect to 62 destinations. Being the third best aircraft company, Singapore Airlines is truly A Great Way To Fly.

2. Qatar Airways

2. Qatar Airways

At number two is the World's 5-star Airline company Qatar Airways. The fleet has 133 aircrafts and connects 144 destinations around the world. This company was founded in the year 1993 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

1. Cathay Pacific Airways

1. Cathay Pacific Airways

At number one and the best aircraft in the world is Hong Kong-based airline company Cathay Pacific. Founded in the year 1946, they have 141 planes and connect 112 destinations. The company says People. They make an airline.

Article Published On: Friday, August 1, 2014, 15:32 [IST]
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