Top 5 Richest Airlines in the World

3. Qatar Airways

Total cash and cash equivalents of the company (in millions): $10,796

Total net profit of the company (in millions): $1,514

Gross margin of the company: 5.6%

Total net debt of the company (in millions): $23,265

Qatar Airways is one of only two airlines in our list which is a private company. Owned by the government of Qatar, Qatar Airways is the country’s flagship air carrier, which is known for its level of luxury. The airline flies to more than 150 destinations across six continents and its base is at the Hamad International Airport in Doha, often said to be the best airport in the world. With more than 200 aircraft, Qatar Airways has over 50,000 employees globally.