Delta Air Lines has once again been named the world’s most valuable airline brand in 2026, according to a new report by Brand Finance.
The US carrier saw its brand value rise 25% to 18.6 billion dollars, helped by strong reliability and a steady premium product that keeps passengers coming back.
United Airlines ranked second with 13.1 billion dollars, followed by Emirates in third place with 10.6 billion dollars.
The report also found that the total value of the top 50 airline brands reached 147 billion dollars, up 11% from last year as travel demand stays strong.
VietJet Air recorded the fastest growth, more than doubling its brand value. All Nippon Airways ranked as the world’s strongest airline brand based on customer perception.
Among airports, Paris Aéroport took the top spot for brand value, ahead of Heathrow as competition between global hubs continues to grow.
