Top 5 Most Profitable Airlines in the World

2. Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY)

Total net profit / (loss) (in millions): $1,477

Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) is well-known for focusing more on volume rather than value, selling dirt-cheap seats in small planes with every basic amenity being a value-added option that requires extra payment. The ultra-low cost carrier is regularly rated among the worst airlines in the world, but considering its prices, it always has a huge number of customers.