Commercial Passenger Airlines
In global aviation, commercial passenger airlines are the most important part of this industry. They play a huge role in shaping modern aviation and civilization. Since the first commercial passenger flight took off, the way people connect, travel, and conduct business across borders has changed forever.
These airlines help to reduce travel time, allowing smooth connectivity between distant regions and making different parts of the world more accessible than ever. From short domestic flights to long international routes, commercial airlines continue to be an important force in economic development, tourism, trade and global cooperation.
Global Airline Directory
Below is a growing list of commercial passenger airlines from countries around the world. While we strive to keep this list updated, please note that some airlines listed may no longer be in operation, or may have rebranded or merged with others. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, especially if your research is academic, professional, or serious in nature, we recommend verifying details through the respective airline’s official website and trusted aviation sources.
Afghanistan
- Ariana Afghan Airlines (State Owned)
Algeria
- Air Algérie (State Owned)
- Air Express Algeria
- Star Aviation
- Tassili Airlines
Angola
- TAAG Angola Airlines (State Owned)
Argentina
- Aerolíneas Argentinas (State Owned)
- LADE (Líneas Aéreas del Estado) – State Owned
Armenia
- Air Dilijans
- Armenia Airways
- Armenian Airlines
- Fly Arna
- Shirak Avia
Australia
- Qantas Airways (Formerly government-owned, now privatized)
- Virgin Australia
- Regional Express
- Jetstar (subsidiary of Qantas)
- Bonza
Austria
- Austrian Airlines (part of Lufthansa Group)
- People’s Viennaline
Azerbaijan
- Azerbaijan Airlines (State Owned)
Bahamas
- Bahamasair (State Owned)
Bahrain
- Gulf Air (State Owned)
Bangladesh
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines (State Owned)
- Air Astra
- NovoAir
- US-Bangla Airlines
Belarus
- Belavia (State Owned)
Belgium
- Brussels Airlines (part of Lufthansa Group)
- TUI fly Belgium
Benin
- Benin Airlines
Bhutan
- Druk Air (State Owned)
Bolivia
- Boliviana de Aviación (State Owned)
Botswana
- Air Botswana (State Owned)
Brazil
- LATAM Airlines Brasil
- Gol Airlines
- Azul Brazilian Airlines
Brunei
- Royal Brunei Airlines (State Owned)
Bulgaria
- Bul Air
- BH Air
- Electra Airways
- European Air Charter
- Fly2Sky Airlines
- GullivAir
Burkina Faso
- Air Burkina
Burundi
- Burundi Airlines
Cambodia
- Cambodia Airways (State Owned)
- Cambodia Angkor Air
- Lanmei Airlines
- Sky Angkor Airlines
- Air Cambodia
Cameroon
- Camair-Co
Canada
- Air Canada (Government retains a minority stake)
- WestJet
- Air Transat
- Porter Airlines
- Sunwing Airlines
- Flair Airlines
- Lynx Air
Cayman Islands
- Cayman Airways (State Owned)
Chad
- Toumaï Air Tchad
Chile
- LATAM Airlines Chile
- Sky Airline
- JetSmart
China (People’s Republic of China)
- Air China (State Owned)
- China Eastern Airlines (State Owned)
- China Southern Airlines (State Owned)
- 9 Air
- Air Changan
- Air China Inner Mongolia
- Air Guilin
- Air Travel
- Beijing Airlines
- Capital Airlines
- Chengdu Airlines
- China Eastern Yunnan Airlines
- China Express Airlines
- China United Airlines
- Chongqing Airlines
- Colorful Guizhou Airlines
- Dalian Airlines
- Donghai Airlines
- Fuzhou Airlines
- Grand China Air
- GX Airlines
- Hebei Airlines
- Jiangxi Air
- Juneyao Airlines
- Kunming Airlines
- Longair
- Lucky Air
- Nanjing Airlines
- Qingdao Airlines
- Ruili Airlines
- Shandong Airlines
- Shanghai Airlines
- Shenzhen Airlines
- Sichuan Airlines
- Spring Airlines
- Suparna Airlines
- Tianjin Airlines
- Tibet Airlines
- Urumqi Air
- West Air
- Xiamen Airlines
Colombia
- Avianca
- LATAM Airlines Colombia
- Viva Air Colombia (currently suspended operations)
- Wingo
- Satena (State Owned)
Comoros
- Air Comoros International
Congo (Democratic Republic of the)
- Congo Airways
Congo (Republic of the)
- Trans Air Congo
Costa Rica
- Copa Airlines (based in Panama but serves Costa Rica)
Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Air Côte d’Ivoire (State Owned)
Croatia
- Croatia Airlines (State Owned)
- Trade Air
- ETF Airways
Cuba
- Cubana de Aviación (State Owned)
- Aerogaviota (State Owned)
Cyprus
- Cyprus Airways
Czech Republic
- Czech Airlines (CSA)
- Smartwings
Denmark
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines (jointly owned by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden)
- Jet Time
- Sunclass Airlines
Djibouti
- Air Djibouti (State Owned)
Dominican Republic
- AraJet
Ecuador
- LATAM Airlines Ecuador
- Avianca Ecuador
Egypt
- EgyptAir (State Owned)
- Air Cairo
- Alexandria Airlines
- AlMasria Universal Airlines
- AMC Aviation
- FlyEgypt
- Nesma Airlines
- Nile Air
- Red Sea Airlines
- Sky Vision Airlines
El Salvador
- Avianca El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
- CEIBA Intercontinental (State Owned)
Eritrea
- Eritrean Airlines (State Owned)
Estonia
- Nordica
- FLYEST
- Smartlynx Airlines Estonia
Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Airlines (State Owned)
Fiji
- Fiji Airways (State Owned)
Finland
- Finnair (State Owned)
France
- Air France (Part of Air France-KLM Group)
- Corsair
- French Bee
- La Compagnie
- Air Corsica
- Air Antilles
Gabon
- Afrijet
Gambia
- Gambia International Airlines
Georgia
- Georgian Airways
Germany
- Lufthansa
- Condor
- Discover Airlines (Subsidiary of Lufthansa)
- Eurowings (Subsidiary of Lufthansa)
- Sundair
- TUI fly Deutschland
Ghana
- Africa World Airlines
Greece
- Aegean Airlines
- Olympic Air (subsidiary of Aegean Airlines)
- Sky Express
- Air Mediterranean
- Amjet Executive
- GainJet
- Hellenic Seaplanes
- Marathon Airlines
- Olympus Airways
Greenland
- Air Greenland (State Owned)
Guernsey (UK Crown Dependency)
- Aurigny (State Owned)
Honduras
- CM Airlines
Hong Kong
- Cathay Pacific (Govt. has a minority stake)
- HK Express
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Cathay Dragon (Merged into Cathay Pacific)
Hungary
- Wizz Air
- Smartwings Hungary
Iceland
- Icelandair
- Play
- Air Atlanta Icelandic
India
- Air India (Formerly it was 100% government-owned, recently Tata Group has majority stake)
- IndiGo
- SpiceJet
- Akasa Air
- Vistara (JV with Singapore Airlines, now merging with Air India)
- Air India Express (Subsidiary of Air India)
- Flybig
- Star Air
- Zoom Air
Indonesia
- Garuda Indonesia (State Owned)
- Lion Air
- Batik Air
- Citilink (subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia)
- Super Air Jet
- Sriwijaya Air
- NAM Air
- Pelita Air
- TransNusa
- Wings Air (subsidiary of Lion Air)
- Airfast Indonesia
- EastIndo
- Indonesia Air Transport
- Premiair
- Susi Air
- Travira Air
- Trigana Air
Iran
- Iran Air (State Owned)
- Iran Aseman Airlines
- Mahan Air
- Qeshm Air
- Zagros Airlines
- Ata Airlines
- Kish Air
- Pars Air
- Pouya Air
- Saha Airlines
- Taban Air
Iraq
- Iraqi Airways (State Owned)
Ireland
- Aer Lingus (Formerly it was state-owned, now IAG is share holder)
- Ryanair
- Emerald Airlines
- Fly4
Israel
- El Al
- Arkia
- Israir
Italy
- ITA Airways (State Owned)
- Aeroitalia
- Neos
Jamaica
- Fly Jamaica Airways (currently defunct)
- Caribbean Airlines (based in Trinidad and Tobago, serves Jamaica)
Japan
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Air Do
- Air Japan (Subsidiary of ANA)
- ANA Wings (Subsidiary of ANA)
- Fuji Dream Airlines
- Hokkaido Air System
- Ibex Airlines
- J-Air (Subsidiary of JAL)
- Japan Air Commuter (Subsidiary of JAL)
- Japan Transocean Air (Subsidiary of JAL)
- New Central Airservice
- Oriental Air Bridge
- Peach
- Ryukyu Air Commuter (Subsidiary of JAL)
- Skymark Airlines
- Solaseed Air
Jordan
- Government-owned: Royal Jordanian
- Arab Wings
- Jordan Aviation
Kazakhstan
- Air Astana (State Owned)
- FlyArystan (subsidiary of Air Astana)
- Qazaq Air
- Sunday Airlines
Kenya
- Kenya Airways (State Owned)
- African Express Airways
- AirKenya
- Eastafrican
- Freedom Airline Express
- I-Fly Air
- Jambojet (Subsidiary of Kenya Airways)
- Mombasa Air Safari
- Renegade Air
- Safarilink Aviation
- Skyward Express
- 748 Air Services
Kiribati
- Air Kiribati (State Owned)
Kuwait
- Kuwait Airways (State Owned)
- Jazeera Airways
Laos
- Lao Airlines (State Owned)
Latvia
- AirBaltic (State Owned)
- SmartLynx Airlines
Lebanon
- Government-owned: Middle East Airlines
Lesotho
- Lesotho Airways (currently defunct)
Liberia
- Liberia National Airlines (currently defunct)
Libya
- Government-owned: Afriqiyah Airways
- Government-owned: Libyan Airlines
- Air Libya
- Berniq Airways
- Buraq Air
- Crown Airlines
- Fly OYA
- Ghadames Air
- Global Air
- Medsky Airways
Lithuania
- Heston Airlines
Luxembourg
- Luxair
Macau
- Government-owned (majority stake via Air China): Air Macau
Madagascar
- Government-owned: Madagascar Airlines
Malawi
- Malawian Airlines
Malaysia
- Government-owned: Malaysia Airlines
- AirAsia
- AirAsia X
- Firefly (subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines)
- MASwings (subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines)
- MYAirline (currently suspended operations)
- Amal
- Berjaya Air
- Weststar Aviation
Maldives
- Maldivian
- Trans Maldivian Airways
- Villa Air
Mali
- Sky Mali
Malta
- Government-owned: KM Malta Airlines
- Air Atlanta Europe
- Air Horizont
- AirX Charter
- Corendon Airlines Europe
- Freebird Airlines Europe
- Hi Fly Malta
- Malta MedAir
Mauritania
- Mauritania Airlines
Mauritius
- Government-owned: Air Mauritius
Mexico
- Aeromexico
- Volaris
- VivaAerobús
- Government-owned: Mexicana de Aviación (recently relaunched by government)
- Magnicharters
- Aeromar (currently defunct)
Moldova
- Air Moldova
- FlyOne
Monaco
- Government-owned: Heli Air Monaco
Mongolia
- Government-owned: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Montenegro
- Air Montenegro
Morocco
- Government-owned: Royal Air Maroc
- Air Arabia Maroc
Mozambique
- Government-owned: LAM Mozambique Airlines
Myanmar
- Government-owned: Myanmar National Airlines
- Air KBZ
- Air Thanlwin
- Golden Myanmar Airlines
- Mann Yadanarpon Airlines
- Myanmar Airways International
Nepal
- Government-owned: Nepal Airlines
- Buddha Air
- Himalaya Airlines
- Saurya Airlines
- Sita Air
- Shree Airlines
- Tara Air
- Yeti Airlines
Netherlands
- KLM (part of Air France-KLM Group, Dutch state has a minority stake)
- Transavia (subsidiary of KLM)
- Corendon Dutch Airlines
- TUI fly Netherlands
New Caledonia (France)
- Government-owned (majority stake): Air Calédonie
- Government-owned (100%): Aircalin
New Zealand
- Government-owned (majority stake): Air New Zealand
- Jetstar (subsidiary of Qantas, Australia)
Nicaragua
- La Costeña
Niger
- Niger Airways (defunct)
Nigeria
- Air Peace
- Aero Contractors
- Arik Air
- Azman Air
- DANA Air
- Green Africa Airways
- Max Air
- United Nigeria Airlines
- ValueJet
- XE Jet
North Korea
- Government-owned: Air Koryo
Norway
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines (jointly owned by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden)
- Widerøe
Oman
- Government-owned: Oman Air
- SalamAir
Pakistan
- Government-owned: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
- Airblue
- SereneAir
Panama
- Copa Airlines
Papua New Guinea
- Government-owned (majority stake): Air Niugini
Paraguay
- Paranair
Peru
- LATAM Airlines Perú
- Sky Airline Peru
- Viva Air Perú (currently suspended operations)
- Aero Condor Peru
Philippines
- Government-owned (minority stake, but considered flag carrier): Philippine Airlines
- Cebu Pacific
- AirSWIFT
- Bangsamoro Airways
- Cebgo (subsidiary of Cebu Pacific)
- PAL Express (subsidiary of Philippine Airlines)
Poland
- Government-owned: LOT Polish Airlines
- Buzz
- Enter Air
- LOT Charters
- Smartwings Poland
- Royal – Star Sp. z o.o.
Portugal
- Government-owned (majority stake): TAP Air Portugal
- Azores Airlines
- EuroAtlantic Airways
- Hi Fly
- Orbest
- White Airways
Qatar
- Government-owned: Qatar Airways
- Government-owned: Qatar Amiri Flight
- Government-owned: Qatar Executive
Romania
- Government-owned (majority stake): TAROM
- Air Bucharest
- Carpatair
Russia
- Government-owned (majority stake): Aeroflot
- Rossiya Airlines (subsidiary of Aeroflot)
- S7 Airlines
- Ural Airlines
- Azur Air
- I-Fly
- Nordwind Airlines
- Pegas Fly
- Royal Flight
- UTair Aviation
- Aurora (subsidiary of Aeroflot)
- Yamal Airlines
- RusLine
- Pobeda (low-cost subsidiary of Aeroflot)
- Red Wings Airlines
- IrAero
- Arkaim
Rwanda
- Government-owned: RwandAir
São Tomé and Príncipe
- STP Airways
Saudi Arabia
- Government-owned: Saudia
- Government-owned: Riyadh Air
- flyadeal (subsidiary of Saudia)
- Flynas
Senegal
- Air Senegal
Serbia
- Government-owned: Air Serbia
Seychelles
- Government-owned: Air Seychelles
Sierra Leone
- Sierra Leone National Airlines (defunct)
Singapore
- Government-owned (majority stake via Temasek Holdings): Singapore Airlines
- Scoot (low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines)
Slovakia
- Smartwings Slovakia
- Airexplore
Solomon Islands
- Government-owned: Solomon Airlines
South Africa
- South African Airways (formerly 100% government-owned, now a strategic equity partner has a stake)
- FlySafair
- Airlink
- CemAir
- LIFT Airline
- Allegiance Air
- Civair
- Comair Flight Services
- Federal Air
- Global Aviation
- King Air Charter
- Phoebus Apollo Aviation
- Solenta Aviation
South Korea
- Korean Air (formerly government-owned, now privatized with some government influence)
- Asiana Airlines
- Jeju Air
- Jin Air
- T’way Air
- Air Busan
- Air Seoul
- Eastar Jet
- Hi Air
Spain
- Iberia (part of IAG)
- Vueling (part of IAG)
- Air Europa
- Canaryfly
- Evelop Airlines
- Privilege Style
- Wamos Air
- World2Fly
Sri Lanka
- Government-owned (majority stake): SriLankan Airlines
- Cinnamon Air
- FitsAir
Sudan
- Government-owned (majority stake): Sudan Airways
- Badr Airlines
- Blue Bird Aviation
Suriname
- Government-owned: Surinam Airways
Sweden
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines (jointly owned by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden)
- BRA Braathens Regional Airlines
- Novair
- TUI fly Nordic
Switzerland
- SWISS International Air Lines (part of Lufthansa Group)
- Edelweiss Air
- Helvetic Airways
Syria
- Government-owned: Syrian Air
Taiwan (Republic of China)
- China Airlines (government has significant stake)
- EVA Air
- Mandarin Airlines (subsidiary of China Airlines)
- Tigerair Taiwan
Tanzania
- Government-owned: Air Tanzania
- Precision Air
- Safari Plus
Thailand
- Government-owned (majority stake): Thai Airways International
- Bangkok Airways
- Nok Air
- Thai AirAsia
- Thai AirAsia X
- Thai Lion Air
- Thai VietJet Air
- Asia Atlantic Airlines
- Jet Asia Airways
Togo
- Asky Airlines (strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines)
Trinidad and Tobago
- Government-owned: Caribbean Airlines
Tunisia
- Government-owned: Tunisair
- Nouvelair Tunisia
Turkey
- Turkish Airlines (government holds a significant minority stake)
- Pegasus Airlines
- AnadoluJet (subsidiary of Turkish Airlines)
- Corendon Airlines
- Freebird Airlines
- SunExpress (joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines)
- Tailwind Airlines
Turkmenistan
- Government-owned: Turkmenistan Airlines
Uganda
- Government-owned: Uganda Airlines
Ukraine
- Ukraine International Airlines
- Azur Air Ukraine
- Windrose Airlines
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Government-owned (Dubai): Emirates
- Government-owned (Dubai): flydubai
- Government-owned (Abu Dhabi): Etihad Airways
- Air Arabia (Sharjah-based)
- Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
United Kingdom
- British Airways (part of IAG)
- easyJet
- Jet2
- TUI Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- Loganair
- Eastern Airways
- Blue Islands
- Titan Airways
- Aurigny (Guernsey)
United States
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Allegiant Air
- Frontier Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
- Republic Airways (regional carrier)
- SkyWest Airlines (regional carrier)
- Envoy Air (regional carrier, American Eagle)
- PSA Airlines (regional carrier, American Eagle)
- Piedmont Airlines (regional carrier, American Eagle)
- Mesa Airlines (regional carrier)
- GoJet Airlines (regional carrier)
- Endeavor Air (regional carrier, Delta Connection)
- CommutAir (regional carrier, United Express)
- Air Wisconsin (regional carrier, United Express)
- ExpressJet Airlines (currently defunct)
- Cape Air
- Advanced Air
- Denver Air Connection
- Elite Airways
- GlobalX Airlines
- National Airlines
- Omni Air International
- Reliant Air
- Sierra Pacific Airlines
- Skymax
- USA Jet Airlines
- World Atlantic Airlines
Uruguay
- Amaszonas Uruguay (currently suspended operations)
Uzbekistan
- Government-owned: Uzbekistan Airways
- Silk Avia
Venezuela
- Government-owned: Conviasa
- Albatros Airlines
- Venezolana
Vietnam
- Government-owned (majority stake): Vietnam Airlines
- Bamboo Airways
- VietJet Air
- Pacific Airlines (subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines)
Yemen
- Government-owned (majority stake): Yemenia
Zambia
- Zambia Airways
- Proflight Zambia
Zimbabwe
- Government-owned: Air Zimbabwe
List of Commercial Passenger Airlines by Country (including Private and Government-Owned)
Afghanistan
- Government-owned: Ariana Afghan Airlines
Algeria
- Government-owned: Air Algérie
- Air Express Algeria
- Star Aviation
- Tassili Airlines
Angola
- Government-owned: TAAG Angola Airlines
Argentina
- Government-owned: Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Government-owned: LADE (Líneas Aéreas del Estado
Armenia
- Air Dilijans
- Armenia Airways
- Armenian Airlines
- Fly Arna
- Shirak Avia
Australia
- Private: Qantas Airways (formerly government-owned, now privatized)
- Virgin Australia
- Regional Express
- Jetstar (subsidiary of Qantas)
- Bonza
Austria
- Austrian Airlines (part of Lufthansa Group)
- People’s Viennaline
Azerbaijan
- Government-owned: Azerbaijan Airlines
Bahamas
- Government-owned: Bahamasair
Bahrain
- Government-owned (significant stake): Gulf Air
Bangladesh
- Government-owned: Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- Air Astra
- NovoAir
- US-Bangla Airlines
Belarus
- Government-owned: Belavia
Belgium
- Brussels Airlines (part of Lufthansa Group)
- TUI fly Belgium
Benin
- Benin Airlines
Bhutan
- Government-owned: Druk Air
Bolivia
- Government-owned: Boliviana de Aviación
Botswana
- Government-owned: Air Botswana
Brazil
- LATAM Airlines Brasil
- Gol Airlines
- Azul Brazilian Airlines
Brunei
- Government-owned: Royal Brunei Airlines
Bulgaria
- Bul Air
- BH Air
- Electra Airways
- European Air Charter
- Fly2Sky Airlines
- GullivAir
Burkina Faso
- Air Burkina
Burundi
- Burundi Airlines
Cambodia
- Government-owned (significant stake): Cambodia Airways
- Cambodia Angkor Air
- Lanmei Airlines
- Sky Angkor Airlines
- Air Cambodia
Cameroon
- Camair-Co
Canada
- Air Canada (government retains a minority stake)
- WestJet
- Air Transat
- Porter Airlines
- Sunwing Airlines
- Flair Airlines
- Lynx Air
Cayman Islands
- Government-owned: Cayman Airways
Chad
- Toumaï Air Tchad
Chile
- LATAM Airlines Chile
- Sky Airline
- JetSmart
China (People’s Republic of China)
- Government-owned: Air China
- Government-owned: China Eastern Airlines
- Government-owned: China Southern Airlines
- 9 Air
- Air Changan
- Air China Inner Mongolia
- Air Guilin
- Air Travel
- Beijing Airlines
- Capital Airlines
- Chengdu Airlines
- China Eastern Yunnan Airlines
- China Express Airlines
- China United Airlines
- Chongqing Airlines
- Colorful Guizhou Airlines
- Dalian Airlines
- Donghai Airlines
- Fuzhou Airlines
- Grand China Air
- GX Airlines
- Hebei Airlines
- Jiangxi Air
- Juneyao Airlines
- Kunming Airlines
- Longair
- Lucky Air
- Nanjing Airlines
- Qingdao Airlines
- Ruili Airlines
- Shandong Airlines
- Shanghai Airlines
- Shenzhen Airlines
- Sichuan Airlines
- Spring Airlines
- Suparna Airlines
- Tianjin Airlines
- Tibet Airlines
- Urumqi Air
- West Air
- Xiamen Airlines
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Colombia
- Avianca
- LATAM Airlines Colombia
- Viva Air Colombia (currently suspended operations)
- Wingo
- Government-owned: Satena
Comoros
- Air Comoros International
Congo (Democratic Republic of the)
- Congo Airways
Congo (Republic of the)
- Trans Air Congo
Costa Rica
- Copa Airlines (based in Panama but serves Costa Rica)
Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Government-owned: Air Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia
- Government-owned: Croatia Airlines
- Trade Air
- ETF Airways
Cuba
- Government-owned: Cubana de Aviación
- Government-owned: Aerogaviota
Cyprus
- Cyprus Airways (new)
Czech Republic
- Czech Airlines (CSA)
- Smartwings
Denmark
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines (jointly owned by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden)
- Jet Time
- Sunclass Airlines
Djibouti
- Government-owned: Air Djibouti
Dominican Republic
- AraJet
Ecuador
- LATAM Airlines Ecuador
- Avianca Ecuador
Egypt
- Government-owned: EgyptAir
- Air Cairo
- Alexandria Airlines
- AlMasria Universal Airlines
- AMC Aviation
- FlyEgypt
- Nesma Airlines
- Nile Air
- Red Sea Airlines
- Sky Vision Airlines
El Salvador
- Avianca El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
- Government-owned: CEIBA Intercontinental
Eritrea
- Government-owned: Eritrean Airlines
Estonia
- Government-owned: Nordica
- FLYEST
- Smartlynx Airlines Estonia
Ethiopia
- Government-owned: Ethiopian Airlines
Fiji
- Government-owned (majority stake): Fiji Airways
Finland
- Finnair (State Owned)
France
- Government-owned (minority stake): Air France (part of Air France-KLM Group)
- Corsair
- French Bee
- La Compagnie
- Air Corsica
- Air Antilles
Gabon
- Afrijet
Gambia
- Gambia International Airlines
Georgia
- Georgian Airways
Germany
- Lufthansa
- Condor
- Discover Airlines (subsidiary of Lufthansa)
- Eurowings (subsidiary of Lufthansa)
- Sundair
- TUI fly Deutschland
Ghana
- Africa World Airlines
Greece
- Aegean Airlines
- Olympic Air (subsidiary of Aegean Airlines)
- Sky Express
- Air Mediterranean
- Amjet Executive
- GainJet
- Hellenic Seaplanes
- Marathon Airlines
- Olympus Airways
Greenland
- Government-owned: Air Greenland
Guernsey (UK Crown Dependency)
- Government-owned: Aurigny
Honduras
- CM Airlines
Hong Kong
- Cathay Pacific (government has a minority stake)
- HK Express
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Cathay Dragon (merged into Cathay Pacific)
Hungary
- Wizz Air
- Smartwings Hungary
Iceland
- Icelandair
- Play
- Air Atlanta Icelandic
India
- Government-owned (majority stake): Air India (formerly 100% government-owned, now Tata Sons has majority stake)
- Government-owned: Alliance Air (subsidiary of Air India)
- IndiGo
- SpiceJet
- Akasa Air
- Vistara (joint venture with Singapore Airlines, now merging with Air India)
- Air India Express (subsidiary of Air India)
- Flybig
- Star Air
- Zoom Air
Indonesia
- Government-owned (majority stake): Garuda Indonesia
- Lion Air
- Batik Air
- Citilink (subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia)
- Super Air Jet
- Sriwijaya Air
- NAM Air
- Pelita Air
- TransNusa
- Wings Air (subsidiary of Lion Air)
- Airfast Indonesia
- EastIndo
- Indonesia Air Transport
- Premiair
- Susi Air
- Travira Air
- Trigana Air
Iran
- Government-owned (majority stake): Iran Air
- Iran Aseman Airlines
- Mahan Air
- Qeshm Air
- Zagros Airlines
- Ata Airlines
- Kish Air
- Pars Air
- Pouya Air
- Saha Airlines
- Taban Air
Iraq
- Government-owned: Iraqi Airways
Ireland
- Aer Lingus (formerly government-owned, now part of IAG)
- Ryanair
- Emerald Airlines
- Fly4
Israel
- El Al
- Arkia
- Israir
Italy
- Government-owned: ITA Airways
- Aeroitalia
- Neos
Jamaica
- Fly Jamaica Airways (currently defunct)
- Caribbean Airlines (based in Trinidad and Tobago, serves Jamaica)
Japan
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Air Do
- Air Japan (subsidiary of ANA)
- ANA Wings (subsidiary of ANA)
- Fuji Dream Airlines
- Hokkaido Air System
- Ibex Airlines
- J-Air (subsidiary of JAL)
- Japan Air Commuter (subsidiary of JAL)
- Japan Transocean Air (subsidiary of JAL)
- New Central Airservice
- Oriental Air Bridge
- Peach
- Ryukyu Air Commuter (subsidiary of JAL)
- Skymark Airlines
- Solaseed Air
Jordan
- Government-owned: Royal Jordanian
- Arab Wings
- Jordan Aviation
Kazakhstan
- Government-owned (majority stake): Air Astana
- FlyArystan (subsidiary of Air Astana)
- Qazaq Air
- Sunday Airlines
Kenya
- Government-owned: Kenya Airways
- African Express Airways
- AirKenya
- Eastafrican
- Freedom Airline Express
- I-Fly Air
- Jambojet (subsidiary of Kenya Airways)
- Mombasa Air Safari
- Renegade Air
- Safarilink Aviation
- Skyward Express
- 748 Air Services
Kiribati
- Government-owned: Air Kiribati
Kuwait
- Government-owned: Kuwait Airways
- Jazeera Airways
Laos
- Government-owned: Lao Airlines
Latvia
- Government-owned (majority stake): airBaltic
- SmartLynx Airlines
Lebanon
- Government-owned: Middle East Airlines
Lesotho
- Lesotho Airways (currently defunct)
Liberia
- Liberia National Airlines (currently defunct)
Libya
- Government-owned: Afriqiyah Airways
- Government-owned: Libyan Airlines
- Air Libya
- Berniq Airways
- Buraq Air
- Crown Airlines
- Fly OYA
- Ghadames Air
- Global Air
- Medsky Airways
Lithuania
- Heston Airlines
Luxembourg
- Luxair
Macau
- Government-owned (majority stake via Air China): Air Macau
Madagascar
- Government-owned: Madagascar Airlines
Malawi
- Malawian Airlines
Malaysia
- Government-owned: Malaysia Airlines
- AirAsia
- AirAsia X
- Firefly (subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines)
- MASwings (subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines)
- MYAirline (currently suspended operations)
- Amal
- Berjaya Air
- Weststar Aviation
Maldives
- Maldivian
- Trans Maldivian Airways
- Villa Air
Mali
- Sky Mali
Malta
- Government-owned: KM Malta Airlines
- Air Atlanta Europe
- Air Horizont
- AirX Charter
- Corendon Airlines Europe
- Freebird Airlines Europe
- Hi Fly Malta
- Malta MedAir
Mauritania
- Mauritania Airlines
Mauritius
- Government-owned: Air Mauritius
Mexico
- Aeromexico
- Volaris
- VivaAerobús
- Mexicana de Aviación (State Owned)
- Magnicharters
- Aeromar (currently defunct)
Moldova
- Air Moldova
- FlyOne
Monaco
- Government-owned: Heli Air Monaco
Mongolia
- Government-owned: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Montenegro
- Air Montenegro
Morocco
- Government-owned: Royal Air Maroc
- Air Arabia Maroc
Mozambique
- Government-owned: LAM Mozambique Airlines
Myanmar
- Government-owned: Myanmar National Airlines
- Air KBZ
- Air Thanlwin
- Golden Myanmar Airlines
- Mann Yadanarpon Airlines
- Myanmar Airways International
Nepal
- Government-owned: Nepal Airlines
- Buddha Air
- Himalaya Airlines
- Saurya Airlines
- Sita Air
- Shree Airlines
- Tara Air
- Yeti Airlines
Netherlands
- KLM (State owned and partnered group, Air France-KLM Group,0
- Transavia (subsidiary of KLM)
- Corendon Dutch Airlines
- TUI fly Netherlands
New Zealand
- Government-owned (majority stake): Air New Zealand
- Jetstar (subsidiary of Qantas, Australia
Nicaragua
- La Costeña
Niger
- Niger Airways (defunct)
Nigeria
- Air Peace
- Aero Contractors
- Arik Air
- Azman Air
- DANA Air
- Green Africa Airways
- Max Air
- United Nigeria Airlines
- ValueJet
- XE Jet
North Korea
- Government-owned: Air Koryo
Norway
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines (jointly owned by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden)
- Widerøe
Oman
- Government-owned: Oman Air
- SalamAir
Pakistan
- Government-owned: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
- Airblue
- SereneAir
Panama
- Copa Airlines
Papua New Guinea
- Government-owned (majority stake): Air Niugini
Paraguay
- Paranair
Peru
- LATAM Airlines Perú
- Sky Airline Peru
- Viva Air Perú (currently suspended operations)
- Aero Condor Peru
Philippines
- Government-owned: Philippine Airlines
- Cebu Pacific
- AirSWIFT
- Bangsamoro Airways
- Cebgo (subsidiary of Cebu Pacific)
- PAL Express (subsidiary of Philippine Airlines)
Poland
- Government-owned: LOT Polish Airlines
- Buzz
- Enter Air
- LOT Charters
- Smartwings Poland
- Royal – Star Sp. z o.o.
Portugal
- Government-owned (majority stake): TAP Air Portugal
- Azores Airlines
- EuroAtlantic Airways
- Hi Fly
- Orbest
- White Airways
Qatar
- Government-owned: Qatar Airways
- Government-owned: Qatar Amiri Flight
- Government-owned: Qatar Executive
Romania
- Government-owned (majority stake): TAROM
- Air Bucharest
- Carpatair
Russia
- Government-owned (majority stake): Aeroflot
- Rossiya Airlines (subsidiary of Aeroflot)
- S7 Airlines
- Ural Airlines
- Azur Air
- I-Fly
- Nordwind Airlines
- Pegas Fly
- Royal Flight
- UTair Aviation
- Aurora (subsidiary of Aeroflot)
- Yamal Airlines
- RusLine
- Pobeda (low-cost subsidiary of Aeroflot)
- Red Wings Airlines
- IrAero
- Arkaim
Rwanda
- Government-owned: RwandAir
São Tomé and Príncipe
- STP Airways
Saudi Arabia
- Government-owned: Saudia
- Government-owned: Riyadh Air
- flyadeal (subsidiary of Saudia)
- Flynas
Senegal
- Air Senegal
Serbia
- Government-owned: Air Serbia
Seychelles
- Government-owned: Air Seychelles
Sierra Leone
- Sierra Leone National Airlines (defunct)
Singapore
- Government-owned (majority stake via Temasek Holdings): Singapore Airlines
- Scoot (low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines)
Slovakia
- Smartwings Slovakia
- Airexplore
Solomon Islands
- Government-owned: Solomon Airlines
South Africa
- South African Airways (formerly 100% government-owned, now a strategic equity partner has a stake)
- FlySafair
- Airlink
- CemAir
- LIFT Airline
- Allegiance Air
- Civair
- Comair Flight Services
- Federal Air
- Global Aviation
- King Air Charter
- Phoebus Apollo Aviation
- Solenta Aviation
South Korea
- Korean Air (formerly government-owned, now privatized with some government influence)
- Asiana Airlines
- Jeju Air
- Jin Air
- T’way Air
- Air Busan
- Air Seoul
- Eastar Jet
- Hi Air
Spain
- Iberia (part of IAG)
- Vueling (part of IAG)
- Air Europa
- Canaryfly
- Evelop Airlines
- Privilege Style
- Wamos Air
- World2Fly
Sri Lanka
- Government-owned (majority stake): SriLankan Airlines
- Cinnamon Air
- FitsAir
Sudan
- Government-owned (majority stake): Sudan Airways
- Badr Airlines
- Blue Bird Aviation
Suriname
- Government-owned: Surinam Airways
Sweden
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines (jointly owned by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden)
- BRA Braathens Regional Airlines
- Novair
- TUI fly Nordic
Switzerland
- SWISS International Airlines(Partnered of Lufthansa Group)
- Edelweiss Air
- Helvetic Airways
Syria
- Government-owned: Syrian Air
Taiwan (Republic of China)
- China Airlines (government has significant stake)
- EVA Air
- Mandarin Airlines (subsidiary of China Airlines)
- Tigerair Taiwan
Tanzania
- Government-owned: Air Tanzania
- Precision Air
- Safari Plus
Thailand
- Government-owned (majority stake): Thai Airways International
- Bangkok Airways
- Nok Air
- Thai AirAsia
- Thai AirAsia X
- Thai Lion Air
- Thai VietJet Air
- Asia Atlantic Airlines
- Jet Asia Airways
Togo
- Asky Airlines (strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines)
Trinidad and Tobago
- Government-owned: Caribbean Airlines
Tunisia
- Government-owned: Tunisair
- Nouvelair Tunisia
Turkey
- Turkish Airlines (government holds a significant minority stake)
- Pegasus Airlines
- AnadoluJet (subsidiary of Turkish Airlines)
- Corendon Airlines
- Freebird Airlines
- SunExpress ( Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines Partnership)
- Tailwind Airlines
Turkmenistan
- Government-owned: Turkmenistan Airlines
Uganda
- Government-owned: Uganda Airlines
Ukraine
- Ukraine International Airlines
- Azur Air Ukraine
- Windrose Airlines
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Government-owned (Dubai): Emirates
- Government-owned (Dubai): flydubai
- Government-owned (Abu Dhabi): Etihad Airways
- Air Arabia (Sharjah-based)
- Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
United Kingdom
- British Airways (part of IAG)
- easyJet
- Jet2
- TUI Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- Loganair
- Eastern Airways
- Blue Islands
- Titan Airways
- Aurigny (Guernsey)
United States
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Allegiant Air
- Frontier Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Sun Country Airlines
- Republic Airways (regional carrier)
- SkyWest Airlines (regional carrier)
- Envoy Air (regional carrier, American Eagle)
- PSA Airlines (regional carrier, American Eagle)
- Piedmont Airlines (regional carrier, American Eagle)
- Mesa Airlines (regional carrier)
- GoJet Airlines (regional carrier)
- Endeavor Air (regional carrier, Delta Connection)
- CommutAir (regional carrier, United Express)
- Air Wisconsin (regional carrier, United Express)
- ExpressJet Airlines (currently defunct)
- Cape Air
- Advanced Air
- Denver Air Connection
- Elite Airways
- GlobalX Airlines
- National Airlines
- Omni Air International
- Reliant Air
- Sierra Pacific Airlines
- Skymax
- USA Jet Airlines
- World Atlantic Airlines
Uruguay
- Amaszonas Uruguay (currently suspended operations)
Uzbekistan
- Government-owned: Uzbekistan Airways
- Silk Avia
Venezuela
- Government-owned: Conviasa
- Albatros Airlines
- Venezolana
Vietnam
- Government-owned (majority stake): Vietnam Airlines
- Bamboo Airways
- VietJet Air
- Pacific Airlines (subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines)
Yemen
- Government-owned (majority stake): Yemenia
Zimbabwe
- Government-owned: Air Zimbabwe
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