As of July 30, 2026, major U.S. carriers dominate the global airline industry by market valuation, according to data from Visual Capitalist.

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Delta Air Lines secures the top spot with a market capitalisation of $58.5 billion, followed by United Airlines at $40.1 billion.

European budget giant Ryanair takes third place at $31.1 billion, outpacing International Consolidated Airlines Group ($23.9 billion) and Southwest Airlines ($22.3 billion).

Asia-Pacific carriers also maintain a strong presence, led by India's IndiGo ($21.1 billion), Air China ($18.8 billion), Singapore Airlines ($18.7 billion), and China Southern Airlines ($13.9 billion), alongside South America's LATAM ($15.7 billion).