Sunday 10 June 2012

Top 10 Airlines in the world



1. Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Singapore AirlinesOne of the best airlines in the world is Singapore Airlines and has won the award once again for excellent service. The company began operations in 1947 and over the decades has grown from strength to strength. Today, it covers 103 and destination in the world, and it stands out because of high levels of customer service, and mechanisms of safety for passengers and innovative facilities.
   
Founded -             1 May 1947 (as Malayan Airways)
                              1 October 1972 (as Singapore Airlines)
Hubs -                     Singapore Changi Airport
Frequent-flyer program-   KrisFlyer
                                         PPS Club
Airport lounge-        Silver Kris Lounge
Alliance-                Star Alliance
Fleet size-             100 excl. subsidiaries
Destinations-         63
Company slogan-  A Great Way To Fly
Parent company-  Temasek Holdings (54.78%)
Headquarters-       Airline House  25 Airline Road Singapore 819829 Singapore
Key people-          Goh Choon Phong (CEO)
Revenue-              S$14,524.8 million (FY2010-11)
Operating income-S$1,271.3 million (FY2010-11)
Net income-        S$1,419.0 million (FY2010-11)
Website-               www.singaporeair.com

2. Cathay Pacific
Cathay PacificKathy-Pacific This is one of the most popular airlines in the world, and submit it to 130 destinations around the world. Established in 1946, it carries more than 1 million passengers every month, and received the award because it "better than the first class" service in the world. Know the quality of care and services to transport passengers, Cathay Pacific is in fact one of the best airlines.
  
Founded-            September 24 1946
Hubs-                  Hong Kong International Airport
Focus cities-       Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)
                           Singapore Changi Airport
                           Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)
Frequent-flyer program-       Asia Miles
                                            The Marco Polo Club
Airport lounge-    The Arrival, The Pier, The Wing, The Cabin, G16 Lounge
Alliance -             Oneworld
Subsidiaries-       Air Hong Kong, Dragonair
Fleet size-           138 (+90 orders)
Destinations-       112 incl. cargo
Company slogan- People. They make an airline.
Parent company-  Swire Pacific
Headquarters-      Registered office: One Pacific Place, Hong Kong
Head office-          Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
Key people-         Christopher Pratt (Chairman)
                            John Slosar (CEO)
                            Tin Loren (Executive Director)
                            Ivan Chu (COO)
Revenue-            HK$89,524 million (2010)
Operating income-  HK$9,465 million (2010)
Net income-         HK$14,048 million (2010)
Website-              cathaypacific.com
                            cathaypacificcargo.com


Qantas3. Qantas
Founded QantasThis airline in 1920 and since then, has earned a name for excellence in protection and service and maintenance. This Australian Airlines is also famous for the world, and is working to destinations in more than 130 countries. Has won awards for the existence of the "Best First Class Lounge."
  
Founded-            16 November 1920 (91 years ago)
Hubs-                   Sydney Airport
                             Melbourne Airport
Secondary hubs-  Brisbane Airport
                             Adelaide Airport
                             Perth Airport
                             Singapore Changi Airport
Focus cities-         Cairns International Airport
                             Darwin International Airport
                             London Heathrow Airport
                             Los Angeles International Airport
Frequent-flyer program-   Qantas Frequent Flyer
Airport lounge-     Chairmans Lounge
                             The Qantas Club
Alliance  -              Oneworld
Fleet size-           149
Destinations-       41 (20 domestic, 21 international)
Company slogan-  The Spirit of Australia
Headquarters-     Botany Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Key people-         Leigh Clifford, AO (Chairman)
                           Alan Joyce (CEO)
Revenue-           A$13.772 billion (2010) (Qantas Group)
Operating income-  A$253 million (2010)
Profit-   A$249 million (2010) after tax
Total assets-       A$19.91 billion (2010)
Total equity-      A$5.981 billion (2010)
Website-             www.qantas.com.au

Thai Airways4. Thai Airways
Founded AirwaysThis Thai Airways in 1960 and managed by Thaigovernment. Working on 34 countries from around the world. It offers excellent passenger comfort and safety and also received an award for having employees better cabin.



Founded-      1 May 1960 (merged with Thai Airways Company on 1 April 1988)
Hubs-            Suvarnabhumi Airport
Focus cities- Chiang Mai International Airport
                       Phuket International Airport
Frequent-flyer program-         Royal Orchid Plus
                                               Airport lounge   
                                               Royal First Lounge
                                              Royal Orchid Spa
                                              Royal Silk Lounge
                                              Royal Orchid Lounge
Alliance -              Star Alliance
Fleet size-           91 (+56 orders)
Destinations-       71 (60 international + 11 domestic.)
Company slogan-             Smooth as Silk/ I Fly THAI
Parent company-             Thai Ministry of Finance , Thai Ministry of Transport[2]
Headquarters-      Chatuchak District, Bangkok, Thailand
Key people-          Ampon Kittiampon (Chairman)
                            Chokchai Panyayong (President)
Website-               www.thaiairways.com

Asiana Airlines5. Asiana Airlines
Asiana-AirlinesThis airline operates to 17 countries around the world, and was awarded the "best crew" and "the best economy class." The process began in 1988 and since then has expanded its fleet and destinations work. Known for the quality of customer service, Asiana Airlines is one of the most popular airlines operating from South Asia.

Founded-            17 February 1988
Hubs-                   Incheon International Airport
                            Gimpo International Airport
Focus cities-        Gimhae International Airport
                          Jeju International Airport
Frequent-flyer program-  Asiana Club
Airport lounge-    Asiana Lounge
Alliance-               Star Alliance
Fleet size-           72 (+46 orders, 30 options)
Destinations-     100 incl. cargo
Parent company- Kumho Asiana Group
Headquarters-    Osoe-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Key people-        Park Chan-Bup (Vice Chairman & CEO)
                           Yoon Young-Doo (President & COO)
Website-             Flyasiana.com
Malaysia Airlines6. Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia and started Airlines This Air operations in 1947 and it operates flights to 85 destinations in various parts of the world. These are the airlines in Southeast Asia's most popular and well known to provide excellent health care for passengers. Status has been granted 5 stars by Skytrax.
  
Founded-            1 May 1947 (as Malayan Airways)
                             1 October 1972 (as Malaysian Airline System)
Hubs-                    Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Secondary hubs-  Kota Kinabalu International Airport
                             Kuching International Airport
Frequent-flyer program -       Enrich
                                              Grads
Airport lounge- Golden Lounge
Alliance                -   Oneworld (future)
Fleet size-           114 (+50 orders, 20 options)
Destinations-      60 exl. code-share and subsidiaries
Company slogan- "MH" is Malaysian Hospitality
Parent company-   Penerbangan Malaysia Berhad (Government Holding Company)                                 Headquarters-    Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Subang, Selangor, Malaysia
Key people-        Tan Sri Md Nor Yusof (Chairman)
                            Ahmad Jauhari Yahya (Managing Director)
                            Mohd. Rashdan Mohd. Yusof (Executive Director)
Revenue-            MYR 13.654 billion (2011)
Net income-         MYR$ -2.524 billion (2011)
Website-             www.malaysiaairlines.com

Qatar Airways7. Qatar Airways
It is known Airways This Qatar airlines to provide exceptional service and consumer care for the roads in the kitchen all the important places of the world.

Founded-  November 22, 1993
Commenced operations -January 20, 1994
Hubs- Doha International Airport
Frequent flyer program- Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Qmiles)
Airport lounge- Qatar Airways Premium Terminal / Qatar Airways Premium Lounge
Fleet size-  108 incl. cargo
Destinations- 118 incl. cargo
Company slogan-  Taking you more personally(old slogan)World's 5-star airline
Parent company-   Government of Qatar
Headquarters-  Qatar Airways Towers Doha, Qatar
Key people-    Akbar Al Baker (CEO)
Website-       www.qatarairways.com

8. Air New Zealand
Air New ZealandNew air, and began the process ZealandThis Aviation in 1940 and over the decades, it has expanded its operations today flies across a number of destinations in the world. It is well known for customer service and safety for passengers with hospitable crew on board. Operating out of Auckland Airport, with major operations to destinations in Australia and New Zealand, Asia and North America and the United Kingdom.
  
Founded- 1939/40 (as Tasman Empire Airways Limited)
                   1965 (as Air New Zealand)
Hubs-    Auckland Airport
Focus cities-      Christchurch International Airport
                          Hong Kong International Airport
                          Los Angeles International Airport
                          Wellington International Airport
Frequent-flyer program- Airpoints
Airport lounge- Koru Club
Alliance-          Star Alliance (1999)
Subsidiaries-      Air New Zealand Link
Fleet size-           52 excl. subsidiaries
Destinations-      53 incl. subsidiaries
Company slogan-  Amazing journeys. Every day.
Parent company- New Zealand Government (73.72% owner)
Headquarters-    Western Reclamation, Auckland City, New Zealand
Key people-       Rob Fyfe (CEO) [until 31 December 2012]
                          Norm Thompson (Deputy CEO)
Revenue-            NZ$4,046 million (2010)
Operating income-  NZ$708m (2010)
Profit-                NZ$82m (2010)
Total assets-      NZ$4,597m (2010)
Total equity-      NZ$1,566m (2010)
Website-             www.airnewzealand.com

Emirates Airline
9. Emirates Airline
EmiratesThis Air is the largest airline in the Middle East, and working in 55 countries around the world. Established in 1985, and is administered by the Government of Dubai and carries 21.2 million passengers worldwide. It is well known luxury class service in all parts of the world's dollops of luxury and comfort.
  
Founded-            1985
Commenced operations  - 25 October 1985
Hubs-          Dubai International Airport
Frequent-flyer program -Skywards
Airport lounge- Emirates Lounge
Subsidiaries-   Arabian Adventures
                       Congress Solutions International
                        Emirates Holidays
                        Emirates Tours
Fleet size-           177 (as of June 2012) 
Destinations-     121 (as of June 2012) 
Company slogan-             "Fly Emirates, Hello Tomorrow"
                                           "Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering" (old slogan)
                                           "Fly Emirates. To over 100 destinations"
                                           "Fly Emirates, in six continents"
Parent company-             The Emirates Group
Headquarters-   Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key people-    Tim Clark (President)
                       Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (Chairman & CEO)
                       Sir Maurice Flanagan (Executive Vice-Chairman)
Website-             www.emirates.com

Etihad Airways10. Etihad Airways 

 Founded Etihad Airways, the airline AirwaysThis in 2003 and is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Today, in which about 70 destinations across the world.

Founded-            2003
Hubs-    Abu Dhabi International Airport
Frequent-flyer program-   Etihad Guest
Airport lounge- Etihad Premium Lounge
Fleet size-           66
Destinations-     82 passenger and cargo
Company slogan-             From Abu Dhabi to the World
Headquarters-  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Key people- Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman
                      James Hogan, CEO
Website-             www.etihadairways.com

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