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Swiss precision
The Swiss carrier has established itself as a trusted link between Lugano and regional airports overlooked by the major airlines. Its focus on premium options and service is winning business clientele.
Pacific fleet: Fiji Airways
Fiji's national carrier returns to its roots, rebranding from Air Pacific to Fiji Airways. An upgraded fleet of Airbus A330s shows the airline is also focused on the future.
Mountain props
It might have only three turboprop aircraft, but airA!ps is a unique way to drop into South Tyrol, high up in the Italian Alps.
Into the wild
Serving the No Return Wilderness Area, Salmon Air carries passengers seeking a taste of the outdoors, and the odd llama. The skilled pilots undergo intensive training to deal with the challenging airstrips.
Flights of fancy
The Faroes’ national carrier has a charismatic, karaoke-loving CEO and a newly upgraded fleet.
Domestic bliss
Within four years of its launch, this privately owned Turkish airline has one of the most comprehensive domestic services in Europe.
Travel Top 50 2011/12
Monocle's annual Travel Top 50 introduces you to the world's best hoteliers, airlines, airport operators and chefs, based on hundreds of journeys made by our demanding team over the past 12 months.
Atlantic wings
From running mercy flights for volcano survivors in the 1950s to transporting today’s Portuguese football stars, the Azores’ airline SATA has soared above its island birthplace.
Island hopper
The North Atlantic French overseas territory may have only a few thousand inhabitants but it can count on regular flights to Canada thanks to local air carrier Air Saint-Pierre.
Krohn prince
Claus Krohn, the 77-year-old founder of Krohn Air in Norway, is far from retiring from the skies.
