As the world continues to become increasingly interconnected, air travel has become a popular way to traverse the globe. As the demand for air travel grows, airlines are working to build larger fleets of planes to accommodate the growing number of passengers. Here are the airlines with the largest fleet size in the world:
1. American Airlines
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American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their fleet size is 1,494, which is the largest of any airline in the world. American Airlines has been around since 1926 and operates flights to over 350 destinations in 50 countries. They operate a variety of planes, including Boeing and Airbus models, and fly to destinations throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
2. Delta Air Lines
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Delta is another major airline with a large fleet size, boasting over 1,280 fleet size. They operate a mix of Boeing and Airbus aircraft and fly to destinations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
3. United Airlines
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United operates a fleet of over 1,264 planes, primarily made up of Boeing and Airbus models. They fly to destinations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
4. Southwest Airlines
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Southwest is the largest low-cost carrier in the world, with a fleet size of over 683 planes. They operate a fleet of Boeing 737s and primarily fly to destinations throughout the United States, as well as some destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.
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5. China Southern Airlines
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Based in Guangzhou, China Southern Airlines operates a fleet of over 423 planes, primarily made up of Airbus and Boeing models. They fly to destinations throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.
6. Lufthansa
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Lufthansa is one of the largest ones in the world with a fleet size of 401, and for good reason. This German-based carrier has been providing passengers with reliable, comfortable air travel for over 80 years and continues to be an industry leader today. Whether you’re looking for a short flight within Europe or a longer international journey, Lufthansa is the perfect option.
7. Air France
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Air France is the flag carrier of France and one of the largest ones in the world with a fleet size of 381. Founded in 1933, Air France has a long and proud history of providing safe and reliable air travel for its customers. The airline operates flights to over 200 destinations in almost 80 countries around the world.
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