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Thai Airways

 
Thai Airways International was formed in 1960, as a joint venture between Thailand’s domestic airline, Thai Airways Company (TAC) and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS). The airline commenced its operations in 1960, with flights to nine overseas destinations within Asian continent. In 1971, Thai Airways started its intercontinental services, with flights to Australia, followed by flights to Europe in 1972 and to North America in 1980. In 1988, Thai Airways International merged with the domestic airline, Thai Airways Company. In 1991, Thailand Government approved a resolution authorizing Thai Airways to list its shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Subsequently, listing of Thai Airways shares was commenced on July 19, 1991.   The main hub of Thai Airways International is Bangkok International Airport. In 2006, Thai international was credited with the award of 'World’s Best Cabin Staff and The Best Airline in the World' by Skytrax. In 2009, Thai Airways International's first…
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Turkish Airlines

 
Turkish Airlines is the national airline of Turkey. The airline’s prime hub is Atatürk International Airport, Istanbul, while the secondary hubs are located at International Airport, Ankara and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), Istanbul. Turkish Airlines was founded on May 20, 1933 under the name “State Airlines Administration” as a department of Ministry of Defense. Since its inception, the airline has grown at a consistent pace, by adding aircraft to its fleet and increasing its destinations.   Turkish Airlines operates a modern fleet of aircrafts; Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-400, Airbus A340-300, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A321-200, Airbus A320-200 and Airbus A319-100.      Turkish Airlines covers a number of destinations in and out of its home country - Turkey. In Africa, the airline flies to Algeria, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Egypt, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Sudan. The North American countries covered by the airline are…
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Virgin Atlantic Airways

 
Virgin Atlantic Airways came into being, when Richard Branson, who was earlier, involved in music records business and had a company by the name 'Virgin Records', decided to enter airlines business. Virgin Atlantic’s forerunner, British Atlantic Airways, operated flights from the UK to the Falkland Islands, starting in 1982. Branson bought British Atlantic Airways and the new airlines - Virgin Atlantic Airways - began its operations on June 22, 1984. The airline's inaugural flight was between London and Newark Liberty.   Virgin Atlantic Airways is a British private airline, operated by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group. The Group holds 51% share of the airline, while 49% share is held by Singapore Airlines. Headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex, England, Virgin Atlantic Airways operates from its main hubs at London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport. Apart from its main hubs, it also has a small base at Manchester Airport.    Their fleet consists of Boeing 747-400, Airbus A340-600,…
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Czech Airlines

 
Czech Airlines is the domestic airline company of the Czech Republic, which is based at Ruzyne Airport, Prague. The airline is run by the Czech Ministry of Finance, Czech Consolidation Agency and some other Czech institutions. A member of the global Sky alliance, it caters to most of the European countries.   Czech air service was set up on 6th October 1923 by the government of Czechoslovakia, as CSA (CeskoSlovenské Aerolinie). Its first transport flight took place between Prague and Bratislava. The airlines operated only domestic flights till 1930, the year in which its first international flight took off, from Prague to Bratislava and on to Zagreb. In May 1995, after the breakup of the Czechoslovak Federation, the airline adopted its present name. Five years later, in 2000, Czech Airlines became a full member of the SkyTeam alliance.   The fleet of Czech Airlines includes several aircrafts, namely Airbus A310-300, Airbus A319-100, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200, ATR 42-300, ATR…
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Philippine Airlines

 
Philippine Airlines is the oldest national airline of Philippines, with headquarters located at Pasay city. Its major hubs are Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu City. Philippine Airlines is the only airline in the Philippines to be accredited with the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit), by the International Air Transport Association.   Founded on 26th February 1921, Philippine Airlines is the oldest airline in the country. It was established by a group of businessmen, headed by one of the most celebrated entrepreneur of Philippines, at that time, Andres Soriano. Andres also became the general manager of Philippines Airlines, at the time of its creation. The air service was presided over by its chairman Ramon Fernandez, a former senator. On July 22, it acquired the franchise of the Philippine Aerial Taxi Company. The same year, in September, Philippine Government invested in the airlines, which paved the way for its…
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