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Airport dads, get ready.
It’s vacation season.
Today we’re exploring the aviation industry, from the top rated airlines to the most expensive plane tickets in the world. So fasten your seatbelts and let’s get into this.
What are the best airlines?
This depends on how you quantify the best.
Based on 2022 revenue alone, Delta Airlines is the clear winner, bringing in $54 billion in revenue in 2022. Check out our other article where we explore the financials of top airline companies:
But if comfort is your thing, Skytrax rates Emirates on top. The Skytrax Awards are a customer–based survey which ranks airlines based on comfort, customer service, and value for money.
Based on fleet size, American Airlines is the largest with 956 planes, followed by Delta with 879. And according to Forbes, Qantas is the safest airline.
And if you’re after an airline with provocative marketing, then Ryanair is the clear winner.
If you’re wondering who the Eskimo on the Alaska Airlines tail fin is, many speculate that the face is Chester Seveck. However, Alaska Airlines claims the logo was never intended to depict a specific person and was chosen to represent the Arctic region and its people.
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What are the most expensive plane tickets?
For those looking to travel in style, these are the most expensive flights in the world, according to Alpen Air.
For the mighty sum of $66,000, you can find yourself in Etihad’s ‘Residence’ class, a luxurious three-room suite featuring a private bedroom, en-suite shower room, and separate living area. At 12 hours and 30 minutes, the flight from JFK to AHU will cost you $88 per minute. The Residence class also offers a butler, luxury bedding and amenities, and a chauffeur service upon arrival.
Emirates, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic, and Cathay Pacific all offer luxury services on their First Class flights at prices ranging from $22,000-$31,000. You’re gonna need a lot of air miles.
Of course, the best value for money award goes to Phil Stringer, who after waiting out flight delays for over 18 hours, had an entire plane to himself:
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Top 10 airlines are always fun articles to read, specially when you see your beloved Airlines up there. ♥️ Emirates
I wonder what is the criteria being followed for the top 10 Safest Airlines?