Delta steals pole position from American Airlines, brand value up 16% to US$10.1 billion
Emirates fall to fifth place, giving top four slots to US airlines
Brand values of all three top ten Chinese airlines strengthen, assisted by late drop in fuel cost
Budget airlines, Wizz Air, Easyjet, Jetblue Airways, prosper whilst Norwegian Airline falters- brand value drops 7% to US$0.9billion
Russian carrier Aeroflot upgraded to exclusive AAA+ brand strength rating

“Growth in the airline market is dependent on a brand fully grasping and meeting the demands of its customer, something which, with the rise of social media, is constantly evolving. Whilst pricing, routes and service remain central to repeat business, airlines which capitalise on USPs, the huge growth potential in emerging markets and are simultaneously sympathetic to sustainability by investing in more fuel-efficient planes, are the ones most likely to prosper.”
David Haigh, CEO of Brand Finance

Airlines 50 2019 Charts

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