In Africa the most prestigious African three airlines included Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways as well as Kenya Airways. All over the globe, Qatar Airways took home the top prize for the sixth time in 2001. The next two winners were Singapore Airlines in second and Japan-based ANA All Nippon Airways in third. Qatar also won five additional prizes that included Best Business Class , Best Business Class Seat, Best Airline in the Middle East , World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge as well as Best Business Class Onboard Catering.
Other notable winners included Saudi Arabian Airlines , winning Most Improved Airline and Singapore’s subsidiary Scoot getting Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline and Spain-based Vueling winning Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe.
Top 10 Airlines in Africa.
1. Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines is the national airline of Ethiopia located in Addis Ababa. One of the top airline companies across the African continent, Ethiopian Airlines serves more than 60 international destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe and in the Middle East and North America and operates an extensive international and domestic cargo network. Ethiopian Airlines became a member of Star Alliance in Dec-201
2. South African Airways
With hubs in Johannesburg as well as Cape Town, South African Airways (SAA) is the national airline of South Africa and ranks among the biggest airlines in the African continent. The company is entirely owned by the South African government and operates an extensive network of services all over Africa as well as international flights for North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Europe. SAA joined Star Alliance in 2006. Star Alliance in 2006.
3. Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways is one of the biggest airlines in Africa and is able to fly around the globe to some of the most popular destinations. The airline has seen tremendous growth since its inception and continues to flourish throughout Africa.
With a team of helpful and friendly personnel that are friendly and helpful, it’s not surprising that Kenya Airways holds the 2016 and 2017 World Travel Award for Africa’s leading airline! Also named “Africa’s Pride and ‘Africa’s Pride’, the airline has significantly contributed to improving the standard of African aviation by delivering quality of service.
4. Royal Air Maroc
Royal Air Maroc, which is also known as RAM, is the biggest air carrier in Morocco. It was founded in July 1953, the result of a merger between Air Maroc and Air Atlas. The headquarters of the airline is Casablanca-Anfa Airportin Casablanca, which is located near the Moroccan cities of Casablanca However, its main base airport for operations is Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport.
RAM operates medium-haul as well as long-haul flights. They fly to over 100 destinations across the globe including countries that are located in Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East.
5. Air Mauritius
Air Mauritius is the national flag carrier of Mauritius and is based on Sir Seewoosagur The Ramgoolam International airport in Port Louis, Mauritius. Air Mauritius is the 4th biggest airline in sub-Saharan African and began operations with the start of 1972, under the under the name Air Mauritius ltd. Passengers are able to take a direct flight to 23 destinations, as well as to more than 100 destinations through Air Mauritius’ partners.
6. Air Seychelles
Air Seychelles is the national airline of Seychelles and is located in the islands of Mahe. Air Seychelles flies to a variety of destinations across a variety of countries in Africa in central/eastern Asia.
Air Seychelles was established in 1978. It initially operated only domestic flights. It was not until 1983, when the airline began the first flights internationally serve passengers from both Frankfurt as well as London. In the course of time the airline has built and expanded their international network and today, it flies to a variety of nations outside of Seychelles.
In 2014, Air Seychelles received a high-end 4-star ranking from Skytrax in addition to recognition for the Best Business Class and the Leading Cabin Crew of the Indian Ocean from the World Travel Awards.
7. Rwandair
RwandAir the national carrier of Rwanda currently serves more than 30 destinations across Western, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Utilizing Kigali International Airport (KGL) as its main hub it is among the fastest growing airlines and boasts one of the most modern and most modern fleets across Africa.
The airline’s goal is to provide unparalleled, safe and reliable air transport, and also strategically connecting Rwanda to the rest of the world.
8. FlySafair
FlySafair is an affordable South African airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The airline specializes in flying local flights in South Africa, flying to more than five destinations in the country.
The airline started operations in October of 2014, however the business behind FlySafair has been in operation for over 50 years. FlySafair is headquartered at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
FlySafair offers flights to seven domestic destinations in South Africa, including Cape Town, Durban, East London, George, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. It operates flights to these destinations via it fleet comprising 16 Boeing aircraft.
9. Egyptair
Workers work around the Egyptair flight in the International Cairo Airport, Egypt May 21, 2016.
The national airline for EgyptAir, the national carrier of Arab Republic of Egypt, EgyptAir is headquartered on Cairo International Airport. The network of the airline includes extensive international and regional freight and passenger services that are scheduled throughout Egypt and Africa and international flights for Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. EgyptAir is among the top airlines in the African continent. It became an associate part of Star Alliance in Jul-2008. EgyptAir Cargo is the airlines special cargo division which serves Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
10. Fastjet
Fastjet Airbus A319-100
Fastjet Plc is a British/South African-based holding company that is several low-cost carriers operating across Africa. The stated goal of the company is to be Africa’s first airline that is low-cost and pan-African The operation was first established through purchase of Fly540 which is an airline that operates across East Africa; flights in Fastjet’s name began at the end of November in Tanzania. Fastjet Zimbabwe commenced flights in October of 2015, followed by Fastjet Mozambique in November 2017. The plans have also been made for operations within the country of South Africa. In February of 2018 the airline has four Embraer E145 planes across Eastas well as southern Africa. It has carried more than to 2.5 million passengers and has an average of 90% time-to-time efficiency.
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