Top Five Airlines In The World
Flying to different parts of the world in style has become even more comfortable in the recent times with excellent services form different airlines.
Emirates:
Emirates is an UAE airlines established in 1985. The airline is headquartered at Emirates Group Headquarters, Airport Road, Garhoud, Dubai and operates its hub at Dubai International Airport. It operates services to 103 destinations in 65 countries in six continents. It is not a member of any airline alliance, but has code share agreements with some airlines. The airline’s frequent flyer program is called Skywards. Emirates is amongst one of world’s top ten airlines in different categories.
Etihad Airways:
Etihad Airways is the flag carrier of the UAE established in 2003. The airline is headquartered at Abu Dhabi, UAE and operates its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad operates services to 81 destinations in 52 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Australia. It is not a member of any airline alliance, but has code share agreements with member of different alliances including Sky Team, Star Alliance and One world and other airlines. Etihad’s frequent flyer program is called Etihad Guest. The airline has recently released information about a new partnership deal with Virgin Australia and V Australia. Etihad Airways has won awards including ‘the World’s Leading Airline’ in 2009 and 2010 by the World Travel Awards.
Qantas Airways:
Qantas Airways is the flag carrier of Australia established in 1920. The airline is headquartered at Botany Bay, Sydney and operates its primary hub at Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport and secondary hubs at Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Singapore Changi Airports. Qantas operates services to 20 domestic and 21 international destinations in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe Airlines, the Americas and Oceania. It is a member of One world alliance and has code share agreements with many airlines. The airline’s frequent flyer program is called Quantas Frequent Flyer. It is the second oldest airline in the world is rated as 4-star airline by Skytrax.
Thai Airways:
Thai Airways is Thailand’s national flag carrier and largest airline established in 1988. The airline is headquartered at Chanukah District, Bangkok and operates its hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport. It operates services to 72 destinations in 35 countries. It is a member of Star Alliance and has code share agreements with many airlines. The airline’s frequent flyer program is called Royal Orchid Plus. Thai Airways has won several awards including ‘World’s Best cabin Staff and Best Airline in the World’ in 2006 by Skirted, ‘second in Airline of the year’ in 2007 and ‘World’s Best First Class Lounge’ in 2009 and ‘Excellence in in-flight hygiene measures’ by World Health Organization.
Malaysia Airlines:
Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia owned by the Government of Malaysia and was established in 1947. The airline is headquartered at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, Malaysia and operates its primary hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and secondary hub at Kuching International Airport. It operates services to 87 destinations in six continents. It is a member of One world Alliance and has code share agreements with many airlines. The airline offers two frequent flyer programs namely Grads and Enrich. Malaysia Airlines has been awarded several times for its service, safety and operational safety practices. It is also a 5-star airline in Skytrax rankings.
