The most profitable airlines. The best airline in the world

The list of the largest airlines in the world are selected the best carriers on several parameters. The largest airline is determined by passenger traffic, fleet size, number of destinations and financial performance.

Rating by financial indicators

In the list compiled by the authoritative edition of Forbes, the first line is occupied by the American airline American. Airlines Group. As of early 2017, it had over $40 billion in revenue and over $2.5 billion in profits. The total assets of the carrier for 2016 exceeded $51 billion.

2nd place on the list Delta airline Air lines. Its 2016 revenue was almost $40 billion and its profit was $4.4 billion. The firm's total assets in 2016 exceeded a value of $51 billion.

The German company Lufthansa is on the 3rd place in the rating. Its annual income is about 38 billion dollars. The net profit of the European aviation giant is 2.1 billion dollars. The company's total capital value is $41 billion.

The fourth place was occupied by one more American carrier - United Continental Holdings. The airline was founded in 2010, and by the end of 2016 announced a net profit of $2.3 billion. The company's revenue was $36.5 billion and the total property value was $40.1 billion.

The list of the largest airlines in the world by financial indicators also included China Southern Airlines, british airways and Emirates. It is worth noting that the company from the UAE is located in 7th place due to the exclusion of the cost of capital owned by the state.

Airline rating by passenger traffic

The leader of this list is also the company "AA". American Airlines' passenger turnover is over 400,000 million passenger-kilometers.

The second place belongs to one more company from the United States of America. United Airlines is quite a bit behind AA. But it is worth noting the drop in passenger turnover in last years. In 2010, it was almost 334,000 million passenger-kilometres compared to 216,000 million for American Airlines. Already in 2012, the passenger traffic of both airlines amounted to approximately 331,000 million passenger-kilometers, and since 2013, AA has taken the lead in the ranking.

In third place is Delta Air Lines with more than 320,000 million passenger-kilometers.

Also in the list of the largest airlines in the world in terms of passenger traffic are Emirates, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Airline rating by fleet size

And in this list, the leader was American Airlines. In total, the AA fleet has about 1,000 aircraft.

Second place went to Delta Air Lines with about 800 aircraft. United Airlines was in third place with 718 aircraft.

In addition to the three major American carriers, the list includes Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Air France. Again, British Airways.

Airline rating by number of destinations

Leadership in the list again remained with three American companies. But this time the first place was taken by Delta Air Lines, which operates flights to 355 destinations.

Continental Airlines came in second place, narrowly behind. Closed the top three US Airlines.

On the 14th place is the Russian Aeroflot. 19th place was taken by another company from Russian Federation- "Russia". Also in the ranking was a place for the airline Japan Airlines, which took 16th place, but is located above other Asian companies.

"American Airlines"

AA is the largest airline in the world. It was founded in 1930 and was called American Airways, but began its activities 4 years after its founding.

American Airlines provides passenger transportation within the United States of America, to countries Latin America, Canada, Europe, as well as Japan, India and the People's Republic of China.

American Airlines hubs are located in Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Washington DC and New York.

The staff of "AA" has more than 120 thousand employees. More than 7 thousand flights are carried out daily.

Delta Airlines

American airlines are world leaders in everything from passenger numbers to net profit. One such carrier is Delta Air Lines. The airline was founded in 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hubs are in Cincinnati, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Tokyo, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Paris and Amsterdam. The company employs more than 80 thousand employees.

In 2008, Delta bought a 100% stake in Northwestern Airlines. The merger was formalized in early 2010. After that, Delta Air Lines became the largest commercial air carrier in the world.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa is the flagship airline of Germany, which is the largest in Europe. It includes " Austrian Airlines and Swiss International Airlines.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG has hubs in Munich and Frankfurt am Main. The airline was founded in 1936 and began operating in 1955. Lufthansa has over 100,000 employees

"British Airways"

British Airways is the national carrier of the United Kingdom and one of the largest airlines in Europe.

British Airways was founded in 1974. The parent company is IAG. Hubs are located in London. These are Heathrow and Gatwick airports, which are the largest in the world.

Emirates

Emirates is one of the largest airlines in the world. The headquarters is located in Dubai. The company was established in 1985. Main destinations: Qatar, Malaysia, Australia, USA and England.

The purpose of creating Emirates was to develop the infrastructure of the state, as well as to attract tourists to the UAE. In 2010, the company was the largest air carrier.

Ryanair

The Irish airline Ryanair is one of the largest low-cost airlines. It was founded in 1984. The size of the fleet is about 400 aircraft. Ryanair's hub is Dublin Airport.

In September 2017, the European Commission launched an investigation into the cancellation of over 2,000 flights. According to experts, the reason was mass layoffs. As a result, Ryanair canceled up to 50 flights daily.

Brussels said that European passengers whose flights were canceled are entitled to compensation in the amount of 250 to 400 euros. The head of the low-cost airline said that the losses of the company due to compensation will amount to about 25 million euros. Experts say about the amount of 35 million euros.

The company also said that customers will be offered alternative flights, or the funds spent on the ticket will be returned.

Ryanair carries out passenger transportation in 34 countries. More than 1800 flights are made per day.

"Japanese Airlines"

Japan Airlines is the largest Japanese airline and one of the largest in Asia. The main hub airports are located in Tokyo. There are also two additional hubs in Osaka. The headquarters is based in the Tokyo province of Shinagawa.

The airline was established in the early 1950s when the Japanese authorities decided to establish a state-owned airline. The first flight was carried out in 1954 in the USA.

As of June 2017, Japan Airlines' fleet consisted of 160 aircraft. Their average age was almost 9 years. Since 2010, the airline has decommissioned all old aircraft, including forty-year-old Boeing 747s.

Japan Airlines is a member of the Onewolrd alliance, which also includes the world leaders in passenger air transportation American Airlines, British Airways, Air New Zeland, Air France, Singapore Airlines and others.

Aeroflot

The company was founded in 1923. At the moment, it is the largest airline in the Russian Federation. The hub airport is located in the city of Moscow and is called Sheremetyevo. The size of the fleet is 193 aircraft.

Initially, Aeroflot was a completely state-owned company. However, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the enterprise was partially privatized. Yet 51% of the shares belong to the government of the Russian Federation.

Subsidiaries Aurora, Rossiya and Pobeda, together with Aeroflot, form a holding called the Aeroflot Group. In 2016, the carrier was the first among all Russian airlines received 4 stars from the reputable consulting firm Skytrax for the quality of service.

Every year, consulting companies conduct large-scale surveys on passenger satisfaction with air carriers, as a result of which leaders are identified.

300 aircraft

(Lufthansa) opens top ten the best airlines in the world today. The leading German carrier is also one of the largest in the world. Lufthansa provides its customers with a high level of service and comfort during the flight. The fleet includes about 300 aircraft. Flights are made to 215 destinations. Lufthansa recognized the best airlines Europe.

200 aircraft

All Nippon Airways(All Nippon Airways) is one of the largest Japanese airlines. In safety ratings, AllNippon occupies one of the first places. All Nippon Airways won the award for "Most best service in an Aeroport". The airline offers four levels of service on board, depending on the class. Multimedia entertainment is provided for passengers of all classes. AllNippon Airways is distinguished not only by the comfort of flights, but also by the operational speed of servicing all customers. Air Transport includes about 200 technical units that fly to more than 200 cities.

39 aircraft

Virgin Atlantic/VirginAustralia a (Virgin Atlantic) is one of the 50 largest air carriers in the world. Virgin Atlantic provides passengers with comfortable flight conditions in accordance with the class. Free meals and multimedia entertainment are provided for everyone. In 2009, the air carrier won the Best Premium Economy Class nomination. In 2010, Virgin Atlantic was recognized as the best transatlantic company. In terms of reliability and safety, Virgin Atlantic ranks fifth in the world. The size of the fleet is relatively small, with 39 aircraft. Flights are made to 34 destinations.

63 aircraft


EVA Air(Eva Air) is one of the major Taiwanese airlines. According to the results of 2015, it was included in the top three most reliable and safe carriers and in the top ten the best companies by service. The air fleet includes 63 units of aircraft. Flights are carried out to 74 destinations.

200 aircraft


(Emirates) is one of the largest air carriers in the world, which is located in Dubai. Emirates ranked among the top 10 safest and most reliable airlines. Passengers are provided with a full range of comfortable services on board the aircraft in accordance with the class. The airline received an award in the nomination " Top entertainment on board." The fleet has more than 200 aircraft, which will soon be replenished with several hundred more. Flights are carried out in 120 points of the world.

100 aircraft

Singapore Airlines(Singapore Airlines) is the largest airline in Singapore. Has a five-star rating from the consulting company Skytrax. For business class customers, Singapore Airlines offers an exclusive offer - to fly in suites, which are separate comfortable cabins. The cabin allows you to retire and relax during the flight on a full bed. A bonus program has been developed for passengers, which encourages regular customers through accumulated travel. The client himself chooses the type of remuneration for bonuses. Singapore Airlines won in the nomination "The best staff on board". The air fleet of Singapore Airlines has more than 100 units of aircraft and flies to more than 60 points of the world.

150 aircraft

Cathay Pacific Airways(Catey Pacific Airways) is Hong Kong's flag carrier. Katya Pacific has entered the top six airlines in the world with a five-star rating, according to the influential British company Skytrax. Increased level of service on board, incentive bonus programs for passengers and modernized fleet- all this allows Cathay Pacific Airways to be among the best. The fleet has about 150 aircraft, soon their number will increase by another 80. The geography of flights is quite extensive and includes 112 destinations.

100 aircraft

(Etihad Airways) opens the top three of the best airlines in the world. United Air Carrier United Arab Emirates is one of the youngest and fastest growing companies in air transport. Etihad Airways since its foundation (2003) it has received over 30 awards for the high level of service and flight comfort. All passengers can take advantage of a rich media library with a varied selection of audio recordings and films. For business class clients, there is a separate waiting room with seating areas, where a wide range of services is provided. In addition, it is provided free service"Personal chauffeur" at the place of arrival. Economy Class passengers have the option of a free shuttle service with an Etihad Airways ticket. The air park has more than 100 aircraft. The number of international routes is 120.

200 aircraft

(Kwontas Airways), nicknamed "The Flying Kangaroo", was ranked among the top three air carriers this year. It is the largest and oldest Australian airline. All Qantas Airways aircraft are equipped with an upgraded security system and are under constant monitoring. The company provides passengers with quality service and comfortable conditions during the flight. Carries out transportation on 144 international routes. The size of the fleet is about 200 aircraft. In terms of safety, Qantas Airways ranks second.

76 aircraft

(Air New Zealand) - One of New Zealand's largest air carriers, ranked first among the best airlines this year. Air New Zealand is considered the safest by Airline Ratings experts. Innovative implementations to improve the comfort level of flights also set this company apart from others. Each passenger can become a member of the Air New Zealand Koru program. The exclusive offer is to provide additional services: customers are provided with special waiting rooms with the possibility of using a separate parking lot. There are also lounges with showers, light snacks, Internet access and other services. An increased level of comfort, qualified personnel, environmental friendliness and safety are indicators of the air carrier's credibility. The air fleet consists of 76 aircraft, transportation is carried out on 48 international routes.

Skytrax named the best airlines in the world, the rating includes one hundred companies and more than ten different nominations, but we have collected the first 10 for you in the World’s Best Airline at 2018 World Airline Awards nomination.The award winners were selected based on a survey of 20 million travelers who rated more than 335 airlines between August 2017 and May 2018.

Singapore Airlines has become the best airline in the world, having switched places with Qatar Airways, which was the first in 2017 and has now moved to second place. The airline also took first place in the categories "Best First Class in the World", "Best Asian Airline" and " The best armchairs First Class Lounge" in 2018.

For several years in a row, the airline has received five out of five stars from the consulting company Skytrax. Since 2000, it has been a member of Star Alliance (the oldest existing, largest and most representative aviation alliance in the world). Singapore Airlines is also known for its Singapore Girl stewardess uniforms, which are dressed in an exotic uniform based on a sarong and a kebay blouse.

By the way, the home airport of Singapore Airlines is also recognized as the best in the world - it looks more like a whole city with its own park, playgrounds, swimming pools and cinemas.

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EVA Airways Corporation is a Taiwanese international airline based at Tai'an Taoyuan Airport. Part of Star Alliance. It flies to 57 airports in 18 countries in Asia, Europe and North America, as well as to Australia.


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6 Cathay Pacific Airways

Flag carrier airline of Hong Kong. Based at Hong Kong International Airport, it operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to 114 destinations.

By the way, one of the company's home airports - Munich Airport - is the best in Europe and has a five-star rating.

Flights of this airline fly daily from Kyiv, Lufthansa also flies to Munich from Lviv.

Hainan Airlines is a private airline and the fourth largest carrier in China. Celebrating its 24th anniversary in 2017, Hainan Airlines became the only Chinese carrier with a five-star rating. Main international center- Beijing Airport.

Interestingly, Hainan Airlines unveiled their uniforms at Paris Couture Fashion Week 2017, creating quite a buzz.

Indonesian company rated 5 stars. The home airport is Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta. The airline has a poetic name in honor of the mythical bird of the Hindu god Vishnu - Garuda, which is a symbol of the republic. It flies on more than 80 routes, but most of of which are in Asia.

Thai Airways International is the national airline of Thailand, whose main airport is Suvarnabhumi. Thai Airways International is a founding member of the Star Alliance along with Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines (USA). Thai Airways has flights to 46 airports across Asia as well as the US and the Middle East.

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Best airlines in the world 2014 according to Skytrax

They provide top notch service in every way. The best airlines in the world offer customers both caviar on designer plates and air butler services. The rating of airlines is compiled by Skytrax employees, for this they interview 18 million passengers. The rating is influenced by both comfort in the air and convenience during check-in and boarding. There is no absolute leader, the winner changes every year. But, as a rule, permutations occur within the list, and the "ten" remains practically unchanged. In 2014, the ranking of the best airlines in the world replenished, displacing Qantas Airways.

The best airlines in the world start with - the Germans open the top ten. First-class passengers on board are given a red rose and a caviar treat. To offer guests the best wines, the sommelier travels in search of special bouquets. Many flights have a national menu, for example, to taste dishes Chinese food you can already when flying to the Middle Kingdom.

The airline rating also includes, which offers an almost two-room apartment in the sky: with a living room, bedroom and bathroom. The air butler brings breakfast to bed, and a personal chauffeur is waiting for you upon arrival. Economy class guests have internet access, noise canceling headphones and a huge entertainment library. During the flight, children are entertained by a nanny.

Eighth place at In addition to the first-class service offered by the best airlines in the world, the South Korean carrier is famous for taking care of all categories of guests. Expectant mothers go through check-in and receive luggage without a queue. You can send a child on a flight alone, he will be provided with an escort. And passengers over 70 years old and mothers with two children have an assistant.

Also included in the rating of airlines. The national carrier of Indonesia pleases passengers with exotic fruits and aromas of flowers and herbs hovering in the air. So that the guest can immediately sit comfortably on board, a pillow and a blanket are waiting on the passenger seat. Well, the children get a toy or constructor.

dived from fourth place to sixth. Passengers are sure that their planes are the cleanest in the world, and judging by the numbers - the most punctual. Even if delays do occur, minutes count. To make the flight more comfortable for tourists, high pressure and humidity are maintained in the liners.

The rating of the best airlines in the world is hard to imagine without the most great geography flights. Attractive connecting flights: if the wait in Istanbul exceeds seven hours, they offer to go on a city tour. All passengers, regardless of class, are served menus and metal appliances. And on the multimedia system, you can call other passengers.

Last year's winner landed in fourth place. In liners, the lighting system is designed so that passengers do not feel the change of time zones. Each seat is equipped with equipment for sending sms, e-mail and making calls. First Class passengers have seating areas and showers made of wood and marble.

Troika opens. In the suites of privileged passengers, an armchair is installed, which is manually stitched by Italian craftsmen. The bed is separate, so it does not need to be dismantled. All the best airlines in the world offer guests a huge library of entertainment. Enjoy Singapore Airlines movies on the largest 23-inch LCD screen in the sky. If you take care of the food in advance and send an order before departure, they will prepare a special dish. But in any case, a menu of 60 dishes is served.

Arab hospitality provided again second place. Passengers are satisfied in a wide chair with a built-in massager. If desired, the seat can be turned into a small office, a mini-cinema or a spacious bed. Everyone has a travel kit with Prada products. Caviar on a piece of baguette, goose liver pate, crabs with rice and other unearthly delights are served on Chinese porcelain. Qatar Airways is one of the few airlines that offers two meals in a six-hour flight. Wines selected by world sommeliers can be ordered by all passengers, regardless of the class of service.

The ranking of the best airlines in the world was topped by "flying up" to the podium from sixth place. Passengers of the first class pass to personal apartments on a soft burgundy carpet. The guest cabins are finished in glossy material, which is supplied exclusively for these cabins. The interior is thought out to the smallest detail: bedding is in harmony with the salon, and pajamas are made from organic cotton. At your disposal is a personal TV on which you can play files from your own gadget. At any time, the chef will prepare whatever your heart desires from the menu of Asian and international cuisines. Guests are offered a collection of Burgundy wines and Bordeaux.

The twentieth century and technological progress allowed people to move from one point of the world to another in a matter of hours, while earlier this process took many months, and the journeys themselves threatened with a lot of dangers. Today everything is different. Thanks to airplanes, a person can cross the ocean in complete comfort and be thousands of kilometers from the point of departure.

Airlines play an important role in organizing flights. It is their activities that allow people to travel so easily. Today in the world there are many different airlines, ranging from the smallest to large corporations, whose networks have entwined the whole world. It is the latter that will be discussed in this article. We will talk about which is the largest airline, as well as talk about nine more companies that deserve attention.

First place - Delta Airlines corporation (United States of America)

This company, also known as Delta, is headquartered in Atlanta. It is DeltaAirLines that is the largest member of the well-known alliance of airlines called SkyTeam.

Delta is the world's largest operator in three areas. Firstly, the carrier has the largest fleet. Secondly, the company is a leader in terms of air transportation. And third, Delta has a record number of possible routes to fly. With the help of carrier services, you can get to any of the continents, except for Antarctica. In 2009, the company began working with Australia. Planes also fly to Africa. It is the only carrier in the United States that operates flights to this continent via Atlantic Ocean.

Delta Airlines' main port is in Atlanta. It leads in the absolute number of passengers passed through it. Others major ports that work with DeltaAirlinesincorporation are: Northern Kentucky Airport, John F. Kennedy Airport (New York), Salt Lake City Airport.

The carrier originates from the distant 1924. Then the company was founded under the name Huff Daland Dusters. Its original activity was the spraying of chemicals over agricultural fields. The first flight, the purpose of which was the delivery of passengers, occurred in 1929. Since then, the company began to actively develop its activities in the civil aviation market.

Runner-up - American Airlines (United States of America)

The second largest airline in the world is American Airlines. In one year, the company transports more than one hundred thousand people. Main office The airline is located in Texas. American Airlines has five main ports, the most important of which is international Airport Dallas. According to statistics, it accounts for more than eighty percent of all flights.

American Airlines was formed back in 1926. Then the first plane of the company delivered mail from one state to another. Soon, more than eight dozen small air carriers united under the wing of the company. Initially, the airline was called "American Airways" and only during the Second World War did it receive its current name.

In 1937, the company sent its millionth customer on its way. After the war, the company began to actively develop branches in the European market. In addition, the airline began to send aircraft to Japan.

Third place - Southwest Airlines (United States of America)

Southwest Airlines is the leader in the low-cost airline market. The airline leads the world in terms of the number of people transported. The airline is headquartered in Texas. To date, the operator's fleet consists entirely of Boeing-737 aircraft. Southwest Airlines operates several thousand flights daily.

Initially, the company worked only within the state, sending people between the regions of Texas. Today the company operates throughout the country. However, the carrier does not work with other countries. The fleet includes 684 ships. The number of routes operated by Southwest Airlines is 94.

In 2016, the carrier closed access to its website to visitors from the Russian Federation. The exact reason for this decision is unknown, many people believe that this action has a political motive.

Fourth place - Emirates Airlines (United Arab Emirates)

This company is a monopoly in the market of the United Arab Emirates. The carrier belongs to the state, it was created at the end of the twentieth century with the aim of developing tourism. The airline acquired the first two aircraft in 1985. Already in the nineties, the number of aircraft in the fleet began to grow rapidly. To date, the air carrier has more than two hundred ships. In addition, Emirates Airlines has ordered another two hundred aircraft from various manufacturers, which will enter service in the coming years.

The operator operates flights to all inhabited continents, including Africa, Australia, South and North America, Europe and Asia. In the spring of 2016, the airline's aircraft made a record flight, covering more than fourteen thousand kilometers in sixteen hours. The carrier carries out not only passenger, but also cargo air transportation.

Fifth place - United Airlines (United States of America)

This carrier was established in 1926. The company became famous for being the first to offer its passengers meals on board. In addition, it was on the liners of this carrier that the stewardesses familiar to us appeared. Today it is an expensive US airline, one of the largest on the planet.

The carrier also has a sad reputation. It was United Airlines that first encountered terrorism in the air. In 1993, unknown people blew up the plane with a bomb hidden on board. In addition, it was the planes of this company that were hijacked by terrorists on September 9th.

Today, United Airlines employs more than fifty thousand people. The fleet includes more than four hundred aircraft. The main hubs with which the carrier works are: Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Sixth place - Lufthansa (European Union)

The air carrier established in Germany is by far the largest in the European Union. Today, under the wing of the company, carriers from Sweden, Austria and Germany are united. Lufthansa flies to 80 different countries. The number of routes exceeds two hundred. The company's fleet is 620 aircraft. Lufthansa's head office is located in Cologne.

The main hubs are located in Frankfurt and Munich.

Interestingly, until the end of the twentieth century, the airline belonged to the state. It was created in 1926. During World War II, all civilian flights were cut off. The company collaborated with the Nazis, so at the end of the war it was on the stop lists of all advanced countries. In 1951, on the basis of Lufthansa, was created state airline, which received the name Aktiengesellschaft für Luftverkehrsbedarf. Its manager was the former director. A few years later, the usual name returned.

The company is actively working in Russia, sending passengers on ten routes.

Seventh place - Air France (European Union)

The largest carrier in France. The company employs more than seven tens of thousands of people. The main hub of Air France is the airport of Paris named after Charles de Gaulle. The air fleet has more than two hundred aircraft. The number of directions in which the carrier operates is 256.

AirFrance carries out not only regional flights, but also main ones. This organization was founded in 1933. Initially, the airline operated cargo flights, but then moved into the category passenger aviation. AirFrance is part of the massive SkyTeam carrier alliance, which includes more than fifteen carriers, including Russian Aeroflot.

The company's headquarters is located in Paris. Main endpoints routes are big cities Europe and USA, such as New York, Berlin and London.

Eighth place - British Airways

British Airways is not only the largest carrier in the UK, but also one of the largest airlines in the world. Among other participants in this ranking, in addition to Emirates Airlines, British Airways is the youngest. It was established in 1974. However, it was based on an already existing state agency. The company is engaged in the transportation of people, cargo and mail.

For about a decade, British Airways was also owned by the state, until privatization began in 1981. At that time, many carriers were going through hard times, and British Airways itself was suffering losses. However, the new management managed not only to bring the company into profit, but also to gain credibility throughout the world. British Airways had a net income of £702 million in 2014.

9th - All Nippon Airways

The Japanese air carrier is famous not only for the volume of its traffic, but also for the authentic design of its aircraft, which are often painted with anime characters. The company was established in 1952. Initially, she was engaged in transportation between the islands of Japan using helicopters, but soon the first liners appeared in the company's fleet. In 1986 All Nippon Airways began work on the foreign market. Flights to the USA, Hong Kong, South Korea, Paris. Today, the All Nippon Airways fleet includes 188 aircraft. The number of routes is 71.

The corporate headquarters is located in a special area of ​​the city of Tokyo - Minato.

Tenth place - China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines is the largest corporation dealing with civil aviation in modern China. In 1996, the company began working on long-haul routes. In 1997, a non-stop flight to Los Angeles was made, which was the first of its kind for a Boeing 777 aircraft.

In 2003, the company acquired its main competitor in the domestic market - China Northern Airlines, thanks to which it began to dominate the domestic market in China. The air fleet includes more than five hundred liners. Number of routes - 180.