| Which are the world's top airline companies? Which | | | | Arab Emirates, this Dubai based airline has 91 |
| airlines meet the highest standards in safety, | | | | destinations in 55 countries. Their planes fly to Los |
| traveller satisfaction, and customer support? We | | | | Angeles, New Delhi, Singapore, etc. |
| will find out here. | | | | 6. Qantas |
| According to Skytrax, the ultimate voice of airline | | | | This Australian based airline company scores it |
| industry, which gives away the annual World | | | | high with passengers. Noted as the safest airline in |
| Airline Awards, the following are the world's top | | | | the world, this one repeatedly gives world class |
| ten airlines. | | | | travel experience for its passengers. |
| 1. Cathay Pacific | | | | 7. Etihad Airways |
| One from Asia, this Hong Kong based company | | | | Etihad Airways belongs to Abu Dhabi of United |
| repeatedly fares high in customer satisfaction, | | | | Arab Emirates, with flights to about 50 |
| number of passengers carried and cargo handled. | | | | destinations. |
| Sure, they have survived the depression scare | | | | 8. Air New Zealand |
| quite brilliantly too. | | | | The national airline of New Zealand serves 26 |
| 2. Singapore Airlines | | | | destinations in 14 countries in Asia, Europe, North |
| Singapore may be a tiny country in Asia. | | | | America and the Oceania region. It ranks among |
| However, the airline of that country is repeatedly | | | | the top 10 for its services. |
| at the top of the world. In fact, majority of the | | | | 9. Malaysia Airlines |
| passengers are from outside that country. The | | | | This Kuala Lumpur based airline company has |
| number of passengers far exceeds the total | | | | some meticulously maintained planes, covering |
| population of that country. | | | | Asia, Middle East, Europe, Australasia, and to Los |
| 3. Asiana Airlines | | | | Angeles. It receives a five-star rating along with |
| This South Korea airline has 516 daily flights in | | | | Asiana, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Singapore |
| Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. It | | | | Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines from Skytrax. |
| covers four continents and has a great network | | | | 10. Thai Airways |
| in Asian region. | | | | The non-stop 18 hours flight from Bangkok to |
| 4. Qatar Airways | | | | Los Angeles, the 'Most Hygienic In-Cabin |
| This Doha based airline serves 80 international | | | | Environment' programme, etc are some of the |
| destinations in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, | | | | highlights of this Thailand based airline company. It |
| and Australia. Passengers have comfortable travel | | | | ranks high for its service. |
| experiences. | | | | Those are the top 10 airlines of the world for the |
| 5. Emirates | | | | year 2009, a list prepared based on interviews |
| A subsidiary of The Emirates Group, of United | | | | with the passengers. |