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Research firm Skitrax has released its annual rankings of the top 100 airlines in the world. Travelers from all over the globe take part in the annual big study the degree of passenger satisfaction with airlines in the world to determine the award winners. So, the best airline of 2015: Qatar Airways, which received the main award for the third time in 5 years.

1. Qatar Airways

Last year, the airline took 2nd place in the ranking. Qatar Airways also achieved success in the " Best Places Business Class, taking first place for the first time. This is no coincidence, as this year the company introduced the A380 and A350 aircraft to its fleet, setting new benchmark standards for comfort, space and privacy.

2 Singapore Airlines

Last year, Singapore Airlines ranked third on this list. In 2015, they managed to move up one spot, eliminating regional rival (and 2014 winner) Cathay Pacific Airways and ANA All Nippon Airways in the Asian region. Singapore Airlines also achieved success in the " Best deal Business Class, ahead of Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.

3 Cathay Pacific Airways

Last year, this company took first place in the list, but a year later they managed to take only third place. Cathay Pacific has achieved success in the nomination "Best Trans-Pacific Airline". This is the third success of the airlines in this category after 2011 and 2013. Asiana Airlines of South Korea came in second and ANA All Nippon Airways came in third.

4 Turkish Airlines

Compared to last year, Turkish Airlines moved up one spot to the third position in the ranking of the best airlines. Turkish airlines received awards for the best business class hall and best restaurant business class. The main hall in Istanbul is one of the largest in the world. It is able to accommodate 1000 customers and feed them the best of local and international dishes. The process is organized by the catering company Do & Co.

5 Emirates

Emirates Airline dropped one spot from last year to rank 5th. Emirates wins First Class Amenities and Comfort Award ahead of local competitor Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines. It is worth noting that this is a very competitive category, where there is a very serious struggle between competitors.

6 Etihad Airways

This airline made a qualitative leap from 9th to 6th place in the list. This happened due to many innovations, popular products and services in addition to the already high level of services provided. It is the combination of affordable and innovative services for passengers of any class that has allowed Etihad Airways to take such prestigious place in the list of the best.

7.ANA All Nippon Airways

Last year, ANA All Nippon Airways ranked 6th, while in 2015 it dropped one spot. She won the "Most best service at the airport, which assessed the entire process from check-in for a flight to boarding a plane. Air Companies EVA and Garuda Indonesia took second and third place in this category.

8. Garuda Indonesia

Indonesian flag carrier Garuda has won the B Cabin Service Award for the second consecutive year. The previous winner Asiana Airlines came in second in this category.

9.EVA Air

EVA Air was named one of the world's top 10 airlines in 2015, up from 12th the previous year. It was recognized as the cleanest airline in the world for the cleanest cabins, and the second place in this nomination went to Singapore Airlines. In the global assessment, EVA Air was ranked 9th, which is considered a huge success.

10 Qantas Airways

Rounding out the top ten airlines in the world is Qantas Airways, recognized as the best airline in Australia and the Pacific for the third year in a row. Qantas also won the top prize for Best Amenities and Comfort in Business Class, ahead of Qatar Airways. All this was achieved thanks to the modernization carried out over the past two years.

It is very interesting to observe how society develops and evolves with all the ensuing consequences. For example, several centuries ago, no one could have thought that a person could fly. But he could. And now it's hard to imagine modern world without air travel. This kind transport communication allows you to cover huge distances in a relatively short time period. In order for people to fly, the world's infrastructure requires the presence of airlines. These companies are responsible for the organization of aerial work and various air transportation. Let's look at a few giants and find out which is the most big airline in the world.

American Airlines plane

The appearance of the first official airline happened in the last century. The prototype of modern air carriers was an organization that owned a fleet of several airships. Back in 1909, airplanes were not yet such a reliable means of transportation. airspace.

Ten years later, the world's first airline in the modern sense of the word was founded in Holland. The first route of the airline was a flight from the capital of the Netherlands to the capital of Great Britain. Flight Amsterdam - London is the oldest among the existing air transportation. After 5 years from that moment, the Amsterdam-Jakarta flight became the longest flight. After another 10 years, passenger flights across the Atlantic became possible. And 15 years later, the first flight to Australia took place. After that, the development of the air transportation industry went by leaps and bounds.

Now in the world there are a lot of airlines that differ in scale, localization, domestic policy and passenger traffic. Moreover, in almost every country you can find several operating airlines at once. Demand creates supply. The tendency to learn new countries and cultures grows stronger from year to year.

Indeed, the travel and tourism industry is developing at a breakneck pace. Several million air flights are made every year in the world. That's why a large number of air transport companies is fully justified. Some of these companies are in high demand and some are not very popular.

In this article, we will take a look at the most major airlines world according to Forbes magazine and their brief description.

Delta Airlines aircraft

"Delta Airlines" ("Delta Air Lines")

It is the largest airline in the United States with approximately 311 million passengers annually. The history of the company begins in 1924. Beginning with air cargo for farmers "Delta Airlines" evolved into an airline tycoon. On this moment the company flies to 96 countries and connects all continents (except Antarctica) via airspace.

The company has at its disposal:

• several subsidiaries of aviation concerns;
• a network of own hub airports throughout the United States;
• a large number of aircraft.

Mainly for flights, Delta Airlines uses different models Boeing. The average age of the ships in the company's air fleet is 14 years.

"American Airlines"

Another American airline that has entered the list of the largest airlines in the world is "American Airlines"("American Airlines"). The following is known about her:

1. The company's passenger turnover is about 202 million passengers per km.
2. It is the leader in air transportation between the United States and Latin America.
3. The company's air fleet has about 615 aircraft, most of which are McDonnell Douglas aircraft.

American Airlines is infamous for being involved in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

United Airlines plane

United Airlines and others

Third place in the list of the world's largest air carriers is occupied by another American airline - "United Airlines"("United Airlines"). Approximately, the passenger turnover of the company is 165 million passengers per km. Aeroflot of the company consists of 360 liners. United Airlines serves over 200 different destinations. Both in the US and other countries. The company's main airport is in Chicago.

Airplane "Emirates"

In fourth place on the list is the UAE airline - Emirates("Emirates"). The headquarters of the airline, as well as the main hub, is located in Dubai. The company's passenger turnover is just over 146 million passengers per km. Emirates operates scheduled flights to Europe, Asia, North America and Africa. Aeroflot of the company consists of 150 liners - Airbuses and Boeings.

Lufthansa aircraft

In fifth place is the German airline Lufthansa("Lufthansa"). The company's passenger turnover is more than 129 million passengers per km. Lufthansa provides air transportation worldwide. This is facilitated by a developed network of branches in most countries. The main headquarters of the company are located in Munich and Frankfurt. The company sends flights to dozens of countries every day. The company's fleet includes more than 265 liners - Boeings and Airbuses.

Air France - KLM logo

Other well-known firms

The sixth place in the list is occupied by the European holding Air France-KLM. The airline is the brainchild of the French national airline and Dutch airlines. The companies merged in 2004. At the moment, the airline flies to numerous destinations, and flight routes cover more than 90 countries. The main headquarters of the holding are located in Marseille, Amsterdam and Bordeaux. Aeroflot of the company has more than 250 airliners.

China Southern Airlines aircraft

In seventh place - "China Southern Airlines"("China Southern Airlines"), with a passenger turnover of more than 111 million passengers per km. The airline provides flights to Europe, Africa, Australia, North America and New Zealand. aircraft fleet The company consists of Boeings and Airbuses and has about 325 liners.

Airplane " british airways»

The eighth place is occupied by the national carrier of Great Britain - "British Airways"("British Airways"). The central headquarters and headquarters of the air carrier is located in London. The passenger traffic of the airline, according to the latest data, amounted to 106 million passengers per km. British Airways flies to more than 200 destinations around the world. The aircraft fleet includes more than 275 airliners.

Every year, millions of people around the world use the services of airlines. Also, more and more new air transportation companies are constantly being created. Therefore, many people, before buying a plane ticket, think about which one to give their preference to. For this it was created world airline rating.

The most important criteria when choosing aviation companies are the quality of service, reliability and comfort of the flight. The policy of value in this case stands out as a completely independent indicator. Not always cheap tickets justify all the hopes and expectations of fans of flights on airplanes.

What, first of all, does a passenger want to receive from an air carrier? It is comfort, reliability and safety. Also, he will not refuse an acceptable level of service and, of course, he will not be against the punctuality of the company's employees: it is unlikely that any of us will like long flight delays.

Based on these airline customer requests, we have compiled a rating of the best Russian airlines, which is based on the expert opinion of several independent consulting agencies and the opinion of passengers who have already used the services of carriers.

TOP-10: The best airlines in Russia rating for 2017-2018

In order for the rating to be the most truthful and versatile, we used mixed statistics in the article. Firstly, this is a direct customer survey, and secondly, an expert assessment. Employees of some consulting agencies, under the guise of " secret passengers", on personal experience checked the level of service: the cost of tickets, the quality of food on board the aircraft, the general level of service and the time of delays during departures (if any). The total score was summarized by us in the column "Overall rating" of our table.

10th place. "Nordavia"

Regional carrier based in Arkhangelsk. Specializing in transportation within Russian Federation, but there are also foreign flights - to Norway. Due to weather specifics, the number of flights in winter is much less than in summer. The aircraft fleet is quite "old", to serve close regional flights are used domestic aircraft: AN-24

🛫 Where are the routes?

In 14 largest Russian regional centers, also in Troms (Norway).

Departure without delay: 2.63

Food quality: 3.16

Service level on board: 3.53

9th place. Red Wings Airlines

The company is one of the fifteen largest air carriers in Russia. It has been on the market for eighteen years, in 2009 it went through a rebranding, after which it is known under its current name. It is considered one of the main tourist charter carriers. Most of the aircraft fleet are domestic aircraft.

🛫 Where are the routes?

Foreign charter flights on the most popular tourist routes from Moscow, St. Petersburg and several more regional centers.

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Departure without delay: 3, 08

Food quality: 3.2

Service level on board: 3.5

8th place. Nordwind Airlines

Another charter passenger carrier offering charter flights to Europe, in mediterranean countries as well as to Asian countries. The aircraft fleet is based in Moscow and consists of 24 Airbus aircraft Boeing. Actively upgrades and buys new aircraft, some of them were purchased this year.

🛫 Where are the routes?

On tourist routes from Moscow: Europe, India, Thailand, countries Arabian Peninsula, Egypt.

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Departure without delay: 3.46

Food quality: 2.97

Service level on board: 3.65

7th place. Utair

Company with partial foreign capital, specializing in aviation and helicopter transportation. The main ports of registry are located in Tyumen and Moscow. Carries out not only charter, but also regular flights: every day the company's liners make about three hundred sorties. Over the past two years, more than 17 million passengers have been transported on its aircraft.

🛫 Where are the routes?

Domestic regional flights, foreign flights on tourist routes to the countries of Europe, Africa, Asia.

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Departure without delay: 3.32

Food quality: 3.18

Service level on board: 3.83

6th place. "Metrojet"

The main activity of the air carrier is charter flights on most tourist routes countries of Europe. Since 2012 has been working closely with a major German travel company, therefore, part of the flights of the liners are carried out under the brand of the company "TUI".

🛫 Where are the routes?

EU countries (Spain, France, Italy, Bulgaria, Austria), also to Egypt and Turkey.

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Departure without delay: 3.88

Food quality: 3.69

Service level on board: 4.07

5th place. Aeroflot

Most major air carrier Russia. The air fleet reads almost 200 liners, which includes aircraft of both domestic and foreign production. It is regularly updated, the average age of aircraft is 4.3 years. Routes are laid to 51 countries of the world. The attitude of clients is quite negative, although, according to many consulting companies, the level of service is at an acceptable level.

🛫 Where are the routes?

Internal regional routes to all regional centers, all European countries, most Asian countries, some African and American countries.

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Four stars is a very good indicator

Departure without delay: 3.72

Food quality: 3.83

Service level on board: 3.89

The SKYTRAX rating is an objective assessment of airline services from a private independent British company. The rating is five-point - from one to five stars. Among hundreds of global companies, at the moment, only a few have received 5 stars.

4th place. S7 Airlines

The former name of the company - Siberia, is engaged in regular and charter flights within Russia, and its liners also carry out regular international flights: routes are laid in 26 countries of the world. Over the past few years, more than 10 million passengers have been transported annually. The fleet consists of 70 aircraft, the average age of the liners is 10 years.

🛫 Where are the routes?

European countries, neighboring countries, Egypt, Turkey, Asian countries (China, Japan, South Korea)

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Departure without delay: 3.89

Food quality: 3.64

Service level on board: 3.92

3rd place. "Russia"

A subsidiary of Aeroflot, based in St. Petersburg, from where most of the carrier's flights are carried out. It carries about 5 million passengers annually. Organized domestic flights across the country, there are also regular flights to European countries. The fleet consists of 62 liners, the average age is 13 years.

🛫 Where are the routes?

European countries (France, Germany), domestic flights to most regional centers of the country.

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Departure without delay: 4.02

Food quality: 3.46

Service level on board: 4.01

2nd place. "Yamal"

West Siberian air carrier with a fairly large fleet of airliners, in the amount of 60 units. The main place of registration is Salekhard, the average age of the aircraft is 11 years. Operates on 42 routes, most of which are domestic. Also engaged charter flights to European and Mediterranean countries.

🛫 Where are the routes?

Regional centers of Russia, CIS countries, Europe, UAE, Bangkok.

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Departure without delay: 3.88

Food quality: 4.02

Service level on board: 4.16

1 place. "I-Fly"

The best charter carrier today according to passengers and experts. The port of registry of the fleet is Moscow. The main field of activity is charter flights on foreign tourist routes. Collaborates with the travel company "TEZ-Tour".

🛫 Where are the routes?

Mediterranean countries, Spain, UAE, Asian countries (China, Thailand)

✅ Evaluation issued by the SKYTRAX agency

Departure without delay: 4.19

Food quality: 3.81

Service level on board: 4.06

Which airline is the best to use?

The final choice depends on your preferences. For example, if your priority is safety, then try to choose companies using new airliners. These, conditionally, can be considered any aircraft under the age of 12 years (after this period they must undergo a mandatory overhaul). Also, do not forget that the smaller the company, the lower its financial turnover, therefore, for maintenance air means they spend less. Additionally, before the final choice, do not be lazy and look at the statistics of accidents and incidents by airline: these data can be found on many public Internet resources.

What is the best airline this year? Aeroflot or Emirates?! Ta-da-m... Cathay Pacific! At the Farnborough Air Show in England, the world's most important Skytrax rating World Airline Awards announced the results for current year and the very, very first prize was taken by the Kateyites, with which I congratulate them!

And here is my article about Cathay Pacific business class -

The annual award of the British consulting agency Skytrax is considered one of the most prestigious in the aviation industry. In 2014, the airline awards were based on a survey of 18.85 million passengers from 160 countries around the world. 245 air carriers applied for awards in different nominations. The evaluation of airline products and service quality was carried out according to 41 criteria.

Of course, all ratings are subjective, but the fact that Asian and Middle Eastern carriers are always in the lead only confirms the thesis about the best service orientation in these regions. Today I want to show the results in different categories and different nominations.

Best Airline world 2014:

1 Cathay Pacific Airways
2 Qatar Airways
3 Singapore Airlines
4 Emirates
5 Turkish Airlines
6 ANA All Nippon Airways
7 Garuda Indonesia
8 Asiana Airlines
9 Etihad Airways
10 Lufthansa

What is especially pleasing is that Lufthansa, the only one of the purely European airlines, is in the top ten. And so, of course, everyone who is at the top of the rating is about the same, but the leaders need to be shuffled periodically, this is an intrigue :)

The world's best low-cost carrier:

1AirAsia
2 AirAsia X
3 Norwegian
4 Jetstar Airways
5 Indigo
6 easyJets
7 WestJet
8 Virgin America
9 Jetstar Asia
10 Scoot

Expected by AirAsia. The best low-cost, absolutely deserved. I love them, although in March of this year, on the way from Yangon to Kuala Lumpur, during an online booking, I screwed up and forgot to add a piece of luggage for $ 10, as a result I paid 40 at the airport :)

From European only one carrier - Norwegian. I haven't flown with them, but their planes are brand new, the livery is very stylish with harsh Norwegian men on their tails and free (!!!) wi-fi on board. And, yes, there are Dreamliners in the fleet!

Best low-cost first in Europe:

1 Norwegian
2 easyJets
3 Germanwings
4 Niki
5 airBaltic
6 Wizz Air
7 WOW Air
8 Pegasus Airlines
9 Onur Air
10 flyBe

It is not clear why they included Germanwings here. But EasyJet and VizzAir - I approve.
Where's Ryanair?! It's not in the top ten.

Best Airline in Europe:

1 Turkish Airlines
2 Lufthansa
3 swiss
4British Airways
5 Austrian
6 Air France
7 Aegean Airlines
8 KLM
9 Virgin Atlantic
10 Finnair

The best regional airline Europe:

1 Aegean Airlines
2 Air Nostrum (Iberia Regional)
3 Vueling Airlines
4 S7 Airlines
5CSA Czech Airlines
6 Luxair
7 Air Malta
8 Adria Airways
9 Cyprus Airways
10 Estonian Air

The Greeks from StarAlliance are in the top, and S7 flashed, although it is absolutely not regional, it is strange that it got here.

The best catering in economy class:

1 Thai Airways
2 Turkish Airlines
3 Asiana Airlines
4 Etihad Airways
5 Cathay Pacific
6 Singapore Airlines
7ANA All Nippon Airways
8 Emirates
9 Oman Air
10 Garuda Indonesia

Best transatlantic carrier:

1 Lufthansa
2British Airways
3 swiss
4 KLM
5 Air France
6 Virgin Atlantic
7 Iberia
8 Delta Air Lines
9 Alitalia
10 United Airlines

Here you can see that passengers prefer Europeans to Americans on the transatlantic.
But where is my favorite Austrian?!

Best Airline in Eastern Europe:

1 Aeroflot Russian Airlines
2 Transaero Airlines
3 S7 Airlines
4 Croatia Airlines
5CSA Czech Airlines
6 Wizz Air
7 Adria Airways
8 LOT Polish
9 Tarom
10 Russia Russian Airlines

That's just at this angle pop up Russian airlines somewhere from the depths of the rating.
It's cool that the budget WizzAir did the traditional and the state LOT, but both of them were defeated by the free Gambrinus on board at the Chekhovs :)

The best low-cost Middle East region:

1 flyDubai
2 Air Arabia
3 Jazeera Airways
4 Up
5 Nas Air
6 Flynas

Ha ha, Arab low-cost airlines have completely bypassed the Israeli "little El-Al" - their daughter Up low-cost airline.

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