 10 best airlines in Africa as rated by Skytrax. It's no surprise that air travel is widely regarded as the safest mode of transportation. Most common modes of transportation, such as roads, railways and ferries, have been replaced by air travel. Airlines are in charge of air transportation. Companies, individuals or governments may own these airlines. Some have worked hard over the years to provide excellent customer service. In recent years, African airlines have performed admirably on a global scale. Skytrax, a consumer aviation website, recently named several of them among the top 100 airlines in the world. These three airlines have remained at the top of the world's top 100 airlines since 2019. Qatar Airways, UAE, Singapore Airlines, Singapore and ANNA, a 1-1 Nippon Airways, Japan are among them. Do you want to know what the top 10 African airlines are? Stay with Africa Reloaded until the end to be found out. Please remember to like and subscribe as we progress. 10. FastJIT FastJIT is a British South African holding company that oversees a number of African low-cost airlines. In Tanzania, it began operations in November 2012 and in Zimbabwe in October 2015. Since February 2018, the airline has flown four Embraer E-145 aircraft across East and Southern Africa. FastJIT has carried over 2.5 million passengers and aspires to be Africa's first low-cost Pan-African airline. 9. Egyptair Egyptair was founded in 1932, making it one of the world's oldest airlines. It is also a member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. Egyptair can provide more flight connections and a better flying experience to its customers thanks to the alliance. It is also the network's only airline in North Africa and the Middle East. Egyptair has a fleet of over 65 aircraft for both long-distance and short-distance flights. It is owned by the Egyptian government and serves over 70 domestic and international destinations. In 2016, Egyptair received the IAT a Platinum Award. In 2011, the World Travel Awards named it Africa's leading airline for business class. 8. FlySafaire FlySafaire is a South African low-cost airline based in Johannesburg. The airline specializes in domestic flights within South Africa, with a fleet of 16 Boeing aircraft flying to seven destinations. The airline began operations in October 2014 and has hubs at Cape Town International Airport and Johannesburg's Ortambo International Airport. 7. RwandaAir RwandaAir is Wanda's national airline, serving over 30 destinations in Africa, Asia and Europe. Kigali International Airport, KGL, serves as the airline's hub and it has one of Africa's youngest and most modern fleets. The airline's mission is to strategically connect Rwanda to the rest of the world. 6. AirSeachells AirSeachells is the SeaCells national airline based on the island of Ma. The airline serves a number of African, European and Asian destinations. It first flew domestic flights in 1978 before expanding to international flights to Frankfurt and London in 1983. In 2014, AirSeachells received a four-star rating from Skytrax, as well as World Travel Awards for leading business class and leading cabin crew in the Indian Ocean. 5. Air Moritius The Vanilla Alliance includes Air Moritius. It operates nine fleets that serve 22 destinations. Air Moritius expands its base of operations to include Indian Ocean Commission members through its alliance. Currently, the airline provides direct flights to seven destinations in Europe, India, Africa and the Indian Ocean. Next to other destinations will resume later this year. Skytrax gives Air Moritius a four-star rating. It was also named the Indian Ocean's leading airline economy class and leading airline brand in 2021. 4. Royal Air Maroc Royal Air Maroc, abbreviated R-A-M, is Morocco's national carrier and the country's largest airline. R-A-M is wholly owned by the Moroccan government and operates from the grounds of Casablanca Anfa Airport. In 2020, it became a member of the On World Alliance. Air Maroc and Air Atlas merged to form the airline in July 1953. The airline's headquarters are located at Casablanca Anfa Airport. R-A-M flies to over 100 destinations worldwide, including Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia. 3. Kenya Airways Kenya Airways is one of Africa's largest airlines, serving popular destinations worldwide. The airline has grown tremendously since its inception and continues to thrive across the African skies. With a team of upbeat and helpful employees, it's no surprise that Kenya Airways was named Africa's leading airline in 2016 and 2017. The airline has made a significant contribution to the advancement of African aviation standards through its consistent service quality. 2. South African Airways South African Airways, SAA, is Africa's second-best airline. South Africa's national airline serves 35 destinations in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Australia and the Americas. The SAA began operations in 1934 and has since received numerous awards and recognition. This includes 14 Skytrax Awards for Best African Airliner and Africa's first four-star rating. In addition, South African Airways is a founding member of the International Air Transport Association, IATA. After a 40-year absence, it rejoined the Star Alliance network in 2006. 1. Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines has been named Africa's best airline for the fourth year in a row. It is Ethiopia's national airline, with headquarters in Addis Abiba. The airline serves over 60 destinations worldwide, including Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. The airline also operates a substantial domestic freight network. For the third year in a row, the airline was named Best Business Class Airline in Africa, as well as Best Economy Class Airline in Africa. Ethiopian Airlines was also named Africa's best cabin crew. Ethiopian Airlines became a member of the Star Alliance in December 2011. Aviation in Africa is a highly competitive industry, with state-owned airlines dominating. The best African Airlines all excel in one particular area. Either they provide an excellent customer experience, or they offer a very competitive fare. Ethiopian Airways has held the top spot on the list for the past three years. There are other quality airlines in Africa besides the 10 best airlines in Africa. Please let us know in the comments section. Remember to like, share and subscribe to Africa Reloaded for more great content.