Taking off: figures confirm Ryanair as Europe's biggest airline and the fifth largest in the world. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PARyanair has gained altitude in global rankings to confirm itself as the world’s biggest airline outside the United States, independent figures show.
This ranks Ryanair as Europe’s biggest airline and the largest in the world outside the US, home to Cirium’s top four carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The Irish company, led by group chief executive, Michael O’Leary, placed ahead of China Southern in sixth place and Emirates in seventh.
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