Top 10 Airlines by Market Capitalization

Southwest Airlines currently boasts the largest market capitalization among airline companies. According to Companies Market Cap data, its market capitalization reached US$25.9 billion as of April 4, 2022.

Southwest Airlines Co., commonly known as Southwest, is a low-cost airline from the United States headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It was founded in 1966 by Herbert Kelleher and Rollin King.

Operating in the low-cost airline sector, Southwest has inspired many airlines worldwide. Its business model has been widely emulated by other low-cost carriers.

As of January 2022, Southwest Airlines had scheduled flights to over 100 destinations across 42 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, its most recent addition being Syracuse on November 14, 2021. The airline operates over 4,000 flights daily.

Below is a complete list of the top 10 airline companies with the largest market capitalization in the world:

1. Southwest Airlines – US$25.9 billion
2. Delta Air Lines – US$24.05 billion
3. Ryanair – US$19.19 billion
4. Air China – US$18.58 billion
5. China Southern Airlines – US$15.5 billion
6. United Airlines Holdings – US$13.98 billion
7. Singapore Airlines – US$12.16 billion
8. China Eastern Airlines – US$11.74 billion
9. American Airlines – US$11.28 billion
10. InterGlobe Aviation – US$10.04 billion

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