Verdens største flyselskaper vurdert etter Available Seat Miles - Airways

 

N510DN Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900. Photo: Brandon Farris/Airways

Largest Global Airlines

The skies of April 2024 were dominated by the colossal capacity of North American carriers, with United Airlines (UA) retaining its crown as the world's largest airline based on Available Seat Miles (ASMs). Boasting a staggering 25,586,308,401 ASMs, UA cemented its position as a global leader, showcasing its extensive network and ability to move passengers across vast distances.

Hot on their heels were American Airlines (AA) and Delta Air Lines (DL), further solidifying the strong presence of US carriers on the global stage. Interestingly, AA offered the most flights (178,878) and seats (22,691,087) in April 2024, highlighting their widespread network and commitment to passenger volume.

However, the landscape wasn't solely painted red, white, and blue. Emirates (EK), carved out a unique space among the top contenders. Despite operating a significantly lower number of flights and smaller fleet, compared to its American counterparts, EK secured the fourth position with an impressive 18,077,349,430 ASMs. This achievement reflects their strategic use of larger aircraft on all routes, allowing them to efficiently transport a bulk of passengers across continents.

 

Following closely behind was Southwest Airlines (WN). Despite offering a whopping 19,642,215 seats, their focus on shorter domestic routes translated into a lower ranking in terms of ASMs (15,083,550,638). The remaining global airlines showcased a diverse range of airlines, each with its own strengths and specialties.

From the high frequency of shorter flights within Europe by Ryanair (FR) to the long-haul dominance of Qatar Airways (QR) and the extensive regional network of China Southern Airlines (CZ), April 2024 offered a glimpse into the dynamic and ever-evolving world of global aviation.

Rank	Airlines	ASMs	Flights	Seats
1	United Airlines (UA)	25,586,308,401	129,583	17,126,368
2	American Airlines (AA)	24,278,830,104	178,878	22,691,087
3	Delta Air Lines (DL)	23,872,018,964	140,950	19,779,065
4	Emirates (EK)	18,077,349,430	13,982	5,790,072
5	Southwest Airlines (WN)	15,083,550,638	123,529	19,642,215
6	Ryanair (FR)	13,902,195,423	95,892	18,276,430
7	Qatar Airways (QR)	12,912,997,900	15,896	4,391,793
8	China Southern Airlines (CZ)	11,934,038,151	66,189	11,913,002
9	Turkish Airlines (TK)	11,414,539,641	32,661	6,632,096
10	China Eastern Airlines (MU)	10,937,337,658	69,902	11,693,756
11	Air China (CA)	10,540,137,303	49,749	9,284,936
12	British Airways (BA)	9,218,620,203	25,484	4,873,160
13	Lufthansa (LH)	8,894,689,302	36,913	6,385,022
14	Air Canada (AC)	8,199,343,925	30,916	4,542,642
15	Air France (AF)	8,150,286,608	23,154	4,102,120
16	LATAM Airlines (LA)	7,634,526,219	44,130	8,056,934
17	IndiGo (6E)	7,433,272,106	59,851	10,714,608
18	EasyJet (U2)	6,837,265,548	49,725	8,945,899
19	Singapore Airlines (SQ)	6,765,784,317	9,417	2,487,805
20	Alaska Airlines (AS)	5,729,740,384	35,065	4,622,150