Airlines are often grouped into different categories and precise definitions can vary in different parts of the world. However, broadly speaking, airlines can be separated into three main types, which are as follows: 1.International Airlines International airlines are a group of the largest, most high-profile and most successful airlines. They make billions in revenue each year and operate large passenger jets. These airlines also tend to focus their efforts on offering global services, carrying passengers and cargo over large distance. Additionally, international airlines usually employ tens of thousands of people, often have multiple hubs and will provide access to hundreds of destinations. Examples would include Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. 2. National Airlines National airlines represent the next step down from the largest international airlines. They will typically offer both medium-sized and large-sized jets and will often focus on offering services to areas within their home country, but many will offer access to international destinations too. A national airline is still likely to employ thousands of people, but will have a smaller fleet size. In many cases, the destinations they offer flights to are influenced by seasonal fluctuations in demand. 3. Regional Airlines Finally, as the name suggests, regional airlines are the smallest of the three main types and focus on offering services within specific regions. In many cases, they provide passenger services to parts of the world with lower levels of demand and where services are not offered by either national or international airlines. Some regional airlines also function as an affiliate for a national or international airline. Within this context, they will typically provide connection flights from the region they cover to the airline’s main hubs.

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