Top 10 Airlines in the World

The airlines which provide good services to their passengers are considered as the best airlines. In the world, there are more than 5,000 airlines. Based on reliability, customer satisfaction, airline refunds, and safety, the top 10 airlines in the world are described below.

1. Qatar Airways

On January 20, 1994, Qatar Airways started its service, and its hub is the Hamad International Airport. The fleet size of the Qatar Airways airline is 233. It is connected with 173 destinations. Akbar Al Baker is the key person of Qatar Airways. The revenue of Qatar Airways is QR 51,121 million. The ICAO code of Qatar Airways is 'QTR', and the IATA code of the airline is 'QR'. "QATARI" is the callsign of Qatar Airways. 50,110 employees are working in Qatar airways.

Qatar Airways has 4 cabin classes that are first class, business class, economy class, and in-flight entertainment.

Baggage allowance according to class:

1. Economy class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy classic passenger is 25 kg and 1 handbag up to 7 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy convenience passenger is 30 kg and 1 handbag up to 7 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy comfort passenger is 35 kg and 1 handbag up to 7 kg.

2. Business class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business classic, business comfort, the business elite passenger is 40 kg and 2 handbags up to 15 kg.

3. First-class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first elite passenger is 50 kg and 2 handbags up to 15 kg.

Subsidiaries of the Qatar Airways are Qatar Airways Cargo, Qatar Airways Holidays, Qatar Duty-Free, United Media International, Qatar Distribution Company, Qatar Aviation Services, and Qatar Executive.

2. Singapore Airlines

On October 1, 1972, Singapore Airlines started its service, and its hub is Changi Airport. The fleet size of Singapore Airlines is 150. It is connected with 137 destinations. Peter Seah Lim Huat and Goh Choon Phong are the key people of Singapore Airlines. The revenue of Singapore Airlines is $ 3.8 billion. The ICAO code of Singapore Airlines is 'SIA ', and the IATA code of the airline is 'SQ'. "SINGAPORE" is the callsign of Singapore Airlines. 14,375 employees are working in Singapore Airlines.

Singapore Airlines has 5 cabin classes that are economy class, premium economy class, suites, first-class, and business class.

Baggage allowance according to class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the suite and first-class passenger is 50 kg. PPS club members are allowed to carry an additional 50 kg weight, so these members can carry baggage up to 100 kg weight.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 40 kg. PPS club members are allowed to carry an additional 40 kg weight, so these members can carry baggage up to 80 kg weight.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class passenger is 35 kg. PPS club members are allowed to carry an additional 35 kg weight, so these members can carry baggage up to 70 kg weight.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the Flexi and standard passenger is 30 kg. PPS club members are allowed to carry an additional 30 kg weight, so these members can carry baggage up to 60 kg weight.

Subsidiaries of the Singapore Airlines are SIA Engineering Company, Scoot, Vistara, and Singapore Airlines Cargo.

3. All Nippon Airways

On December 27, 1952, All Nippon Airways was founded, and its hub is Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport. The fleet size of All Nippon Airways is 214. It is connected to 104 destinations. Shinya Katanozaka and Yuji Hirako are the key people of All Nippon Airways. The revenue of All Nippon Airways is ¥ 1.974 trillion. The ICAO code of All Nippon Airways is 'ANA ', and the IATA code of the airline is 'NH'. "ALL NIPPON" is the callsign of All Nippon Airways. 45,849 employees are working in All Nippon Airways.

Baggage allowance according to class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium class passenger is 40 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy class passenger is 20 kg.

Excess Baggage Charges:

• The charge for excess 1 kg to 10 kg weight baggage is JPY 2,500.
• The charge for excess 11 kg to 20 kg weight baggage is JPY 3,500.
• The charge for excess 21 kg to 30 kg weight baggage is JPY 4,500.

Subsidiaries of the All Nippon Airways are ANA Wings, Pan Am International Flight Academy, Peach Aviation, and Air Japan.

4. Emirates Airlines

On October 25, 1985, Emirates Airlines started its service, and its hub is the Dubai International Airport. The fleet size of Emirates Airlines is 254. It is connected with 157 destinations. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Tim Clark are the key people of Emirates Airlines. The revenue of Emirates Airlines is US$ 16.7 billion. The ICAO code of Emirates Airlines is 'UAE', and the IATA code of the airline is 'EK'. "EMIRATES" is the callsign of Emirates Airlines. 59,519 employees are working in Emirates Airlines.

Emirates Airlines has 4 cabin classes that are first class, business class, premium economy class, and economy class.

Baggage allowance according to class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy class passenger is 20 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 40 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first-class passenger is 50 kg.

Subsidiaries of the Emirates Airlines are Arabian Adventures, Congress Solutions International, Emirates Holidays, and Emirates Tours.

5. Japan Airlines

On October 25, 1951, Japan Airlines started its service, and its hubs are Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport. The secondary hubs of Japan Airlines are Itami Airport and Kansai International Airport. The fleet size of Japan Airlines is 155. It is connected with 92 destinations. Yoshiharu Ueki and Yuji Akasaka are the key people of Japan Airlines. The revenue of Japan Airlines is JP¥ 1.411 trillion. The ICAO code of Japan Airlines is 'JAL ', and the IATA code of the airline is 'JL '. "JAPAN AIR" is the callsign of Japan Airlines.

Japan Airlines has 4 cabin classes that are premium economy class, first-class, executive class, and economy class.

Baggage allowance according to class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first-class passenger is 32 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy class passenger is 23 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 32 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class passenger is 23 kg.

Subsidiaries of the Japan Airlines are Hokkaido Air System, J-Air, Ryukyu Air Commuter, Japan Air Commuter, Jetstar Japan, Japan Transocean Air, and ZIPAIR Tokyo.

6. Cathay Pacific Airways

On September 24, 1946, Cathay Pacific Airways was founded, and its hub is Hong Kong International Airport. The fleet size of Cathay Pacific Airways is 154. It is connected with 89 destinations. Patrick Healy and Augustus Tang are the key people of Japan Airlines. The revenue of Cathay Pacific Airways is HK $ 111,060 million. The ICAO code of Cathay Pacific Airways is 'CPA ', and the IATA code of the airline is 'CX '. "CATHAY" is the callsign of Cathay Pacific Airways. More than 34,200 employees are working in Cathay Pacific Airways.

Cathay Pacific Airways has 4 cabin classes that are premium economy class, first-class, business class, and economy class.

Baggage allowance according to class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first-class passenger is 32 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy class passenger is 23 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 32 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class passenger is 23 kg.

Subsidiaries of the Cathay Pacific Airways are Air Hong Kong and HK Express.

7. EVA Air

On July 1, 1991, EVA Air started its service, and its hub is Taoyuan International Airport. The fleet size of EVA Air is 88. It is connected with 62 destinations. Lin Bou-Shiu and Chen Hsien-Hung are the key people of EVA Air. The revenue of EVA Air is $ 3.17 billion. The ICAO code of EVA Air is 'EVA ', and the IATA code of the airline is 'BR '. "EVA" is the callsign of EVA Air. More than 11,147 employees are working in EVA Air.

EVA Air has 4 cabin classes that are royal laurel class, premium laurel class (business class), premium economy class, and economy class.

Baggage allowance according to class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the royal laurel, premium laurel ( business class ) passenger is 40 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class passenger is 35 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy - standard class passenger is 30 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy-up class passenger is 35 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy - discount class passenger is 35 kg.

Subsidiaries of the EVA Air is UNI Air.

8. Qantas Airways

In March 1921, Qantas Airways started its service, and its hubs are Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport, and Sydney Airport. The secondary hubs of Qantas Airways are Adelaide Airport and Perth Airport. The fleet size of Qantas Airways is 126. It is connected to 85 destinations. Richard Goyder and Alan Joyce are the key people of Qantas Airways. The revenue of Qantas Airways is $ 17.96 billion. The ICAO code of Qantas Airways is 'QFA ', and the IATA code of the airline is 'QF '. "QANTAS" is the callsign of Qantas Airways. 30,179 employees are working in Qantas Airways.

Qantas Airways has 4 cabin classes that are first class, economy class, business class, and premium economy class.

Baggage allowance according to class and clubs:

1. Baggage allowance for Qantas club members and silver Qantas frequent flyers:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy class passenger is 42 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class is 52 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first-class passenger is 62 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 52 kg.

2. Baggage allowance for gold Qantas frequent flyers:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy class passenger is 46 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class passenger is 56 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first-class passenger is 66 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 56 kg.

3. Baggage allowance for platinum and platinum one Qantas frequent flyers:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy class passenger is 50 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class passenger is 60 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first-class passenger is 70 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 60 kg.

4. Baggage allowance for adults:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the economy class passenger is 30 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class passenger is 40 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first-class passenger is 50 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 40 kg.

Subsidiaries of the Qantas Airways are QantasLink, Qantas Freight, Jetstar, Express Ground Handling, Qantas Holidays, and Qantas Ground Services.

9. Hainan Airlines

In 1989, Hainan Airlines was founded, and its hubs are Haikou, Beijing - Capital, Xi'an, and Shenzhen. The fleet size of Hainan Airlines is 221. It is connected with 110 destinations. Chen Feng is the key person of Hainan Airlines. The revenue of Hainan Airlines is $ 5.77 billion. The ICAO code of Hainan Airlines is 'CHH ', and the IATA code of the airline is 'HU'. "HAINAN" is the callsign of Hainan Airlines.

Cabin classes of Hainan Airlines are business class, economy class, and premium economy class. Subsidiaries of the Hainan Airlines are Beijing Capital Airlines, Air Chang'an, Lucky Air, Fuzhou Airlines, Grand China Air, Urumqi Air, and Tianjin Airlines.

10. Air France

On October 7, 1933, Air France was founded, and its hubs are Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly. The fleet size of Air France is 214. It is connected with 211 destinations. Anne Rigail is the key person of Air France. The revenue of Air France is € 16.1 billion. The ICAO code of Air France is 'AFR', and the IATA code of the airline is 'AF'. "AIRFRANS" is the callsign of Air France. 84,602 employees are working in Air France.

Cabin classes of Air France are economy class, first class (La Premiere), business class, and premium economy class.

Baggage allowance according to class:

• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the regular economy class passenger is 23 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the business class passenger is 32 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the first-class (La Premiere) class passenger is 32 kg.
• The maximum baggage weight allowed to carry for the premium economy class passenger is 23 kg.

Subsidiaries of the Air France are Air France Hop, Servair, and Transavia France.