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Be our guest
A warm welcome shows the world what you’re made of. With the help of Monocle readers, we’ve compiled our new Hospitality Survey, from national image-making to the best in business.
Travel Top 50 2015/16
Our annual survey of the best in class from carriers to train nations and architecturally blessed inns. It's your round-the-world-ticket to meet the hospitality stars.
Remote control
Playing a vital role in linking isolated populations to the outside world, these three airlines are reliant on subsidies. For the wounded rancher or long-distance oil-worker they are indispensable.
Flying fish
Characterised by its tiny fleet and dolphin-adorned livery, Japan’s Amakusa Airline takes a quirky line in attracting new customers.
Aiming high
After financial turbulence, things are looking up for Finnair. With plans for an airport expansion, a fleet makeover and a focus on promoting the national brand, the airline is aiming for a comeback.
Air fair
With Fastjet’s punctuality, customer service and destination choice revolutionising the aviation industry in Tanzania, its population’s travel options are finally on the up.
Promised landing
No other national airline is as closely aligned with its country’s identity as Israel’s El Al. But without a change in the company culture, how can Zionism and pragmatism co-exist?
Blue-sky thinking
The appeal of air travel includes enjoying a film or new music. But who picks what you watch, hear and read? Spafax is the company that curates in-flight entertainment for airlines worldwide.
Special delivery
Mistral Air is not your typical airline. Founded by a former film star, it charters passenger flights by day and runs mail services by night – and is a big hit with pilgrims.
Effective cold relief
Passengers are merely one part of the equation for this Arctic airline: connecting isolated communities and ferrying food and fuel are just as high on the agenda.
