Aeroflot-Russian Airlines is the largest Russian airline with 51% state share. It was established in 1923. Aeroflot offers daily flights to 89 destinations in 47 countries. It controls about 11 per cent of domestic and 39 per cent of the international air carriages’ market in Russia. In 2005 Aeroflot carried 6.7 million passengers.

Frequent Flyer Program: Aeroflot Bonus
Service classes: President/Premier/ Kommersant
Hubs/gateways: Sheremetyevo – Russian Federation
Lounges: Salon Premier
Aircraft in operation: 81
Employees: 15,000
www.aeroflot.ru

Northwest Airlines is the world’s fifth largest airline with hubs at Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, Tokyo and Amsterdam, and approximately 2,522 daily departures. With its travel partners, Northwest serves nearly 750 cities in almost 120 countries on six continents.

In 2002, customers from throughout the world recognized Northwest’s efforts to make travel easier. A J.D. Power and associates study conducted in 2002 ranked airports at Detroit and Minneapolis/St. Paul, home to Northwest’s two largest hubs, as tying for second place among other large domestic airports in overall customer satisfaction. Readers of TTG Asia and TTG China named Northwest ‘Best North American airline’.

FFP: WorldPerks, Flying Blue
Service classes: World business class, First class, Economy class
Hubs/gateways: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - USA, Memphis International - USA, Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl - USA, Narita International Airport - Japan, Amsterdam
Lounges: World Clubs
Aircraft in operation: 379
Employees: 32,460
www.nwa.com

Consistently recognized as one of the world’s leading airlines in terms of in-flight service, Korean Air’s cabin crews are known for their friendliness and outstanding professionalism. Korean Air provides business and vacation travelers with world-class service to 31 countries throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Pacific and beyond. The new Incheon hub in Seoul allows swift and easy connections to all of the airline’s 98 destinations.

FFP: SKYPASS
Service classes: Premium First Class, First Class, Business Class, Economy Class
Hub/gateway: SEL (Incheon airport: ICN)
Lounges: KA Lounge
Aircraft in operation: 117
Employees: 17,426
www.koreanair.com

Founded in 1919, KLM is the world’s oldest airline company still operating under its original name. In its corporate history spanning 88 years, KLM has played a central role in shaping the airline industry worldwide. Amsterdam airport Schiphol provides KM with an efficient, well-structured and user friendly hub. A worldwide network, efficient ground services, physical and emotional well-being on board and competitive fares make KLM the natural choice for more than 21 million passengers every year.

In 2004, KLM and Air France merged to create Europe’s leading airline group called Air France – KLM, capitalizing on two well-known brands, strong hubs and complementary networks serving a total of 225 destinations.

FFP: Flying Blue
Service classes: World Business Class, KLM Europe select, Economy Class
Hub/gateway: Amsterdam-Schiphol, Netherlands
Lounges: KLM Crown Lounge
Aircraft in Operation: 186 (KLM Group)
Employees: 30,381
www.klm.com

Delta is committed to getting travellers where they want to go, when they want to get there, with exceptional customer service. In 2005, 119 million passengers chose to fly Delta. The main hub of Delta is Atlanta Hartsfield- Jackson, the busiest airport in the world with over 80 million passengers annually.

FFP: Sky Miles
Service Classes: Business elite, First Class, Economy class.
Hubs/gateways: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International - USA, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky  - USA, John F Kennedy Intl - USA, Mcnary Field - USA
Lounges: Crown room Club and Business Elite Lounge
Aircraft in Operation: 466
Employees: 47,000
www.delta.com

CSA Czech Airlines offers customers convenient connections to destinations in Western and Eastern Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa through it’s hub in Prague. A modern aircraft fleet, experienced pilots and top notch onboard service are the key components to its growing success.

FFP: OK Plus
Service classes: Business Class, Travel class
Hub/Gateway: Ruzyne – Czech Republic
Lounges: Chrystal Lounge
Aircraft in Operation: 50
Employees: 5,479
www.csa.cz/en

Continental Airlines headquartered in Houston,Texas, is the world’s seventh largest airline and has more than 3,260 daily departures. Continental has the broadest global route network of any U.S. airline, including extensive service throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

FFP: One Pass
Service classes:
BusinessFirst/First Class, Economy Class
Hubs/Gateways: Newark Liberty International - USA, George Bush Intercontinental - USA, Hopkins International - USA, Guam International - USA
Lounges: Presidents Club
Aircraft in operation: 352
Employees: 40,800
www.continental.com

Alitalia's more than fifty years experience and professional approach to welcoming customers based on the long-standing Italian tradition of hospitality and quality services - make traveling with Alitalia a perfect combination of comfort and convenience.

FFP: Club MilleMiglia
Service Classes: Magnifica Class, Prima Class, Economy Class
Huns/Gateways: Malpensa - Italy, Leonardo da Vinci International (Fiumicino) - Italy
Lounges: Freccia Alata and Business lounge
Aircraft in operation: 152
Employees: 19,322
www.alitalia.com

Air France, one of the world’s major airlines, is the third largest international passenger carrier and the fourth largest freight carrier. Air France also ranks second worldwide in terms of aircraft maintenance. The Paris-Charles de Gaulle provides Air France with an efficient and modern hub.

In 2004, Air France and KLM merged to create Europe’s leading airline group called Air France – KLM, capitalising on two well-known brands, strong hubs and complementary networks serving a total of 225 destinations. Air France – KLM rank first world-wide in terms of revenue.

FFP: Flying Blue
Service classes: L’Espace Premier, L’Espace Affaires, Alizé, Tempo
Hubs/Gateways: Charles De Gaulle - France, Orly - France, St-Exupéry - France
Lounges: Salon L’Espace
Aircraft in operation: 356(including related airlines
Employees: 72,166
www.airfrance.com

Aeroméxico has earned its reputation for excellence by being on of the most reliable airlines in the world. Today, you can fly Aeromexico to practically any corner of the globe. Aeroméxico offers 302 daily flights to 86 destinations worldwide including direct non-stop flights to countries in South America and Europe.

Frequent Flyer Program: Club Premier
Service classes: Clase Premier and Coach Class
Hubs/gateways: Miguel Hidalgo International Airport - Mexico, Gen Pesqueira Garcia - Mexico, Benito Juarez International - Mexico, Gen Mariano Escobedo - Mexico
Lounges: Salon Premier
Aircraft in operation: 72
Employees: 6,805
www.aeromexico.com