There are literally over a hundred airlines around the world. In North America alone there are 25-30 airline carriers that handle the United States, Mexico and Canada. If you needed to fly to Europe, where would you go to find the closest airport, the fastest flight or the cheapest fare? Here is a starting point for finding those answers and more.
The five major airlines for the United States are Delta, American, Southwest, US Airways and United. Delta Airlines, which main hub is located in Atlanta, offers the most International flights. It is also the only airline that services all 50 states. American Airlines , the largest airline in the world, can be reached at 800-433-7300. Southwest Airline is known for its low cost fares. US Airways and United Airlines round out the top five airlines for the US. Canada and Mexico have their own local airlines such as Air Canada and Aeromexico.
Europe offers many airlines that connect all over the country. Swiss International Airlines flies to a number of airports in Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Africa. Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa have been voted the best carriers in Europe. Based on passenger satisfaction, British Airways is consistently ranked in the top ten airlines in the world. Flying to smaller countries such as Yugoslavia or Italy can be made on Jat Airways or Alitalia. When traveling to the northern sections of Europe there are a number of airlines that service these regions. Most of these major airports also provide car rental services for travelers on the premises.
The beautiful island of Iceland can accessed via Icelandair, while the Aeroflot airline can take you to the cold regions of Russia.
Traveling to the Far East is made easy with many large airlines.China Airlines is one of the many airline carriers that fly out of this huge country. The islands of Indonesia are immense, but by no means are they hard to reach. Flying on one of Merpati Airlines smaller planes will get you to the main airports in the cities of Jakarta and Denpasar where you can connect to international flights. Flying on JAL airline will take you to the exotic island of Japan, where you can explore the mountains and rich culture this land has to offer.
Middle Eastern and African travels can be done for the pleasure of a vacation or for business. Emirates is a major airline that primarily flies to business capitals around the world, with their main hub in Dubai. Gulf Air, based in Bahrain, flies to over 50 destinations in over 30 countries. Taking a flight for a safari in the open plains of Kenya can be made on their national airline Kenya Airways.
A complete list of airlines, their codes and their toll free numbers can be found at Kayak. This website is a perfect starting point for finding the right airline for your needs. Another excellent site is 123world. Here you can find an alphabetized list of all airlines with direct links to their websites. By no means is finding the right airport or airline easy, but with a few resources at your disposal it can be made simpler.
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