10 Most Profitable Airlines In The World: 2019 Rankings

#1 Delta Airlines

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) is the most profitable airline in the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the airline operates over 5,400 flights annually, serving 325 destinations in 52 countries. As a founding’ member of the Sky Team airline alliance, the airline operates from nine hubs, with Atlanta being the biggest.

It is one of the most profitable airlines in the world, given the number of passengers it carries annually as well as revenue passenger-kilometers flown. It also boasts one of the largest fleets. The airline generated $5.2 billion in pre-tax profit in 2018, propelling it to the first spot as the most profitable airline.

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