{"id":79407,"date":"2024-12-29T22:38:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=79407"},"modified":"2024-12-30T22:38:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T17:08:01","slug":"oldest-airlines-in-world-that-are-still-in-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/29\/oldest-airlines-in-world-that-are-still-in-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"Oldest Airlines in the World that are Still in Operation, Its Not KLM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The aviation industry has evolved significantly since its inception, yet some airlines have stood the test of time, operating for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These airlines, many of which started by delivering mail before expanding to passenger services, are remarkable symbols of endurance and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article explores the oldest airlines in the world that are still in operation, celebrating their contributions to aviation history and global connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Shared by Qantas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Oldest Airlines in the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The list of the top 20 oldest airlines in the world<\/strong> highlights organizations that have adapted to changing technologies and market demands, ensuring their legacy continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rank<\/th>Airline<\/th>Founded Year<\/th>Headquarters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>British Airways<\/td>1916<\/td>London, United Kingdom<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>KLM<\/td>1919<\/td>Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Avianca<\/td>1919<\/td>Bogot\u00e1, Colombia<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Qantas<\/td>1920<\/td>Sydney, Australia<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Aeroflot<\/td>1923<\/td>Moscow, Russia<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Finnair<\/td>1923<\/td>Helsinki, Finland<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Delta Air Lines<\/td>1925<\/td>Atlanta, United States<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>United Airlines<\/td>1926<\/td>Chicago, United States<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>American Airlines<\/td>1926<\/td>Fort Worth, United States<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Lufthansa<\/td>1926<\/td>Frankfurt, Germany<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>Iberia<\/td>1927<\/td>Madrid, Spain<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td>Air Serbia<\/td>1927<\/td>Belgrade, Serbia<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/td>LOT Polish Airlines<\/td>1929<\/td>Warsaw, Poland<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/td>Hawaiian Airlines<\/td>1929<\/td>Honolulu, Hawaii, United States<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/td>LATAM Airlines<\/td>1929<\/td>Santiago, Chile<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/td>Alaska Airlines<\/td>1932<\/td>Seattle, United States<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/td>Egyptair<\/td>1932<\/td>Cairo, Egypt<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/td>Air India<\/td>1932<\/td>Mumbai, India<\/td><\/tr>
19<\/td>Turkish Airlines<\/td>1933<\/td>Istanbul, Turkey<\/td><\/tr>
20<\/td>Air France<\/td>1933<\/td>Paris, France<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Photo: Aero Icarus | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. British Airways (BA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n