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Here are the world’s five most profitable airlines

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Here are the world’s five most profitable airlines

The aviation industry has always been a turbulent one, with airlines constantly on their toes to try and turn a profit.

While the last two years have been tough, to say the least, it is notable to look back at the most profitable airline and airline groups before the pandemic.

Here are the top five.

  1. American Airlines

Joining the list at number five is Fort Worth-based American Airlines. While American may be the biggest airline by several measures, such as fleet size, it’s not in terms of profit.

The carrier reports a net income of $1.69 billion in 2019, on the back of revenue of $45.7 billion that year.

Since the pandemic, American has simplified operations and is hoping to decrease long-term costs, hopefully aiding its profit margins in the future as well.

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  1. Southwest Airlines

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines may not be well-known outside North America, but the low-cost pioneer has a history of delivering profitable results.

In 2019, Southwest reported a net income of $2.3 billion, continuing a five-decade streak of profitability.

While the pandemic has dragged the carrier into the red for the first time in memory, there is little doubt they will bounce back soon. 

  1. International Airlines Group (IAG)

If you don’t know this Spanish group, you might be forgiven. IAG is the parent company behind British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and several other European airline companies.

The group brought in €2.4 billion ($2.5bn) in 2019, with premium travel and summer demand driving up numbers across its airline portfolio.

The massive profits put IAG ahead of its main European rivals, but the pandemic has taken a toll on the group, and its recovery is looking long-winded for now.

  1. United Airlines

Chicago-based United Airlines reported a net income of $3 billion in 2019, cementing its status as one of the biggest players in the aviation industry.

This was backed by a staggering $41 billion in revenue for the carrier, as corporate travel and strong global demand showed no signs of slowing.

While the pandemic has changed things drastically, United will undoubtedly be hoping to return to its glory days as soon as possible.

  1. Delta Air Lines

The prize for the most profitable airline in the world goes to none other than Delta Air Lines. The Atlanta-based megacarrier recorded a net income of $4.76 billion in 2019 with a revenue of $47 billion, a huge margin of 10%.

Given the pressures of fuel prices and several other factors, Delta’s 10% profit margin is considered a benchmark and sets the airline apart from its competition in the US.

With the pandemic now receding, Delta will be hoping its long-term bets will start to pay off and it can return to massive profits soon.

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