Can You Identify the Airline From Just the Logo on the Tail?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Identify the Airline From Just the Logo on the Tail?
Image: Youtube via Hawaiian Airlines

About This Quiz

From their inception in the early days of aviation - the first passenger route was between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida and was established in 1914 - airliners have moved people all over the world. 

Starting out small, and with just domestic routes like that one way back in 1914, routes soon started between states, provinces, capitals and eventually across the sea to other continents. 

The first commercial transatlantic flight was actually achieved by Germany when a Focke Wulf Condor 200 flew from Berlin to Brooklyn in 1948.

With the age of the jet airliner, things changed even more considerably. These massive aircraft could fly fast, and link up parts of the world that before could only be reached by sea, and over a period of months. This was now cut down to a few days. 

And so we come to the purpose of this quiz. Since the advent of the passenger transport or airliner, there have been many companies that have had their planes fly domestic routes and all over the world. But would you be able to identify them by just looking at the logo on their tail fin? Some are easy, while others will certainly put you to the test!

What are you waiting for? Good luck!

Air Canada
Youtube via Air Canada
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air Canada
Although this airline was first formed in 1937, it started operating under the name, Air Canada, in 1965. They currently fly to more than 350 destinations worldwide.
British Airways
American Airlines
Air France

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British Airways
Youtube via NickFlightX
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air Canada
British Airways
The national carrier of Britain, British Airways was established in 1974 after a merger of four separate British airline companies. It flies to 183 destinations around the world.
American Airlines
Air France

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American Airlines
Youtube via Jay's O'HareAviation Plane Spotting HD
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air Canada
British Airways
American Airlines
American Airlines started operations in the United States in 1936. Flying out of 10 major U.S. hubs, American Airlines services 350 destinations worldwide.
Air France

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Air France
Youtube via MD VIDEOS
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air Canada
British Airways
American Airlines
Air France
The national carrier of France, Air France was established in 1933. Today, it is one of the biggest airlines in the world, employing more than 80,000 staff and flying to 201 destinations around the globe.

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Air New Zealand
Youtube via YMML SpottingTeam
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air New Zealand
Flying out of Auckland, Air New Zealand is the national carrier of the island nation. Mostly operating in the Pacific Rim region, Air New Zealand flies to 52 destinations.
Air France
American Airlines
Air Canada

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Emirates
Youtube via Abhishek Singh
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air New Zealand
Emirates
Flying out of Dubai, Emirates is one of the top-rated airlines in the world and the fourth largest in terms of passengers carried. Its fleet of more than 250 aircraft flies to 141 destinations worldwide.
Air Canada
British Airways

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Hawaiian Airlines
Youtube via Hawaiian Airlines
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air France
American Airlines
Emirates
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines has a proud history as the main carrier within the island state and was established in 1929. The airline flies to 28 destinations from two main hubs on the islands.

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KLM
Youtube via tukun59
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Hawaiian Airlines
Air France
Emirates
KLM
The national carrier of Holland, KLM was established in 1919. KLM currently operates a fleet of more than 100 aircraft and flies to 145 destinations. KLM is the oldest airline in the world that still flies under its original name.

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South African Airways
Youtube via SPOTTER360
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
KLM
Air France
South African Airways
The national carrier of the Republic of South Africa, South African Airways was established in 1934. With both domestic flights as well as routes to major destinations around the world, South African Airways is one of the biggest airlines from Africa.
Emirates

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Qantas
Youtube via SchmaveUCSB
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
South African Airways
Emirates
Qantas
The national carrier of Australia, Qantas is the biggest airline in the world in terms of not only international destinations flown but the size of its fleet as well. Qantas was established in 1921 which makes it the third oldest airline.
Air Canada

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Aero Mexico
Youtube via Pilot Collins Aviation & Plane Spotting HD
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Qantas
Hawaiian Airlines
Air New Zealand
Aero Mexico
Although Mexico had a national airline which was established in 1934, Aero Mexico succeeded this in 1988. One of the smaller national airlines, Aero Mexico flies to 25 different countries and more than 80 locations within those countries.

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Air India
Youtube via Dj Den Kot
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air India
Air India has a long history as the national carrier of the country and was formed in 1946. A member of the worldwide Star Alliance, Air India flies to 94 destinations and employes close to 21,000 people.
Aero Mexico
British Airways
South African Airways

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Cathay Pacific
Youtube via 9Vaviation
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air Canda
Air India
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Based in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific was formed in 1946 by Australian Sydney H. de Kantzow and American Roy C. Farrell. One of the most respected airlines in the Pacific region and worldwide, Cathay Pacific flies to more than 76 destinations, excluding subsidiaries. It has won the world's best airline award on four occasions.

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Continental Airlines
Youtube via Greg Baratta
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Continental Airlines
Founded in 1937, Continental operated from the United States until 2012 when it merged with United Airlines. At the height of its business, Continental flew to 148 destinations.
Cathay Pacific
Air India
Aero Mexico

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Croatia Airlines
Youtube via EdoStuff Aviation
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
MidWest Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Flying out of Zagreb airport, Croatia Airlines was formed 28 years ago. It operates mainly in Europe, flying to 38 destinations with a relatively small fleet of just 14 aircraft.
Continental Airlines
Qantas

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Delta
Youtube via JMStudios1991
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air New Zealand
Saudia
Delta
One of the biggest airlines flying out of the United States, Delta has a long history in aviation, having first been established in 1929. Delta employs around 80,000 people and flies to 325 destinations in 56 countries.
Air France

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Malaysia Airlines
Youtube via Joseph . W
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Delta
Malaysian Airlines
First established in 1947 as Malaysian Airways, this carrier has met with much tragedy in the last decade. Two aircraft belonging to Malaysia were lost with significant loss of life. First, Flight 370 was lost at sea in 2014, although the location remains unknown. Four months later, Flight 17 was shot down by a missile over Ukraine.
NorthWest Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines

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Qatar Airways
Youtube via akino33 Aviation Video Channel
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Qatar Airlines
The national carrier of Qatar, this airline flies to more than 150 destinations and has a fleet of 213 aircraft. Qatar operates in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Oceania.
American Airlines
Malaysian Airlines
Aero Mexico

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Turkish Airlines
Youtube via Turkish Airlines
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air Canada
Qatar Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933, Turkish Airlines is now the national carrier of the country. It serves more than 300 destinations worldwide. This includes 120 different countries, the most by any airline.
Qantas

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Lufthansa
Youtube via walkbyfeet
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Turkish Airlines
Lufthansa
Established in 1955, Lufthansa is the national carrier of Germany. With a fleet of more than 300, Lufthansa flies to around 200 destinations worldwide and employs close to 125,000 people.
Air France
American Airlines

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Swiss International
Youtube via Swiss International Air Lines
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Lufthansa
Air Canada
Qatar Airlines
Swiss International
Swiss International is the national carrier of Switzerland. It flies to 102 destinations in 46 countries, mostly in Europe. The company was established in 2002 after the bankruptcy of Swiss Air.

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Japan Airlines
Youtube via TheHDAviation
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
El Al Israel Airlines
Japan Airlines
Founded in 1951, Japan Airlines is the national carrier of the island nation. It flies to 92 destinations but is not the largest airline in the country. That privilege belongs to Air Nippon.
Hawaiian Airlines
South African Airlines

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Ryan Air
Youtube via Cabincrewifly
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Japan Airlines
Emirates
Qatar Airlines
Ryan Air
Established in 1985, Ryan Air is an Irish low-cost airline. It flies to 205 different destinations, mostly in Europe and has a fleet of more than 400 aircraft. In 2016, it was the largest European airline by number of passengers flown.

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Jet Blue
Youtube via Wochit News
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Ryan Air
Lufthansa
Jet Blue
This low-cost airline is the sixth largest in the United States, flying to 101 destinations with a fleet of more than 200 aircraft.
Air Canada

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Singapore
Youtube via MrFlashjet Aviation Productions
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Singapore Airlines
The national carrier of Singapore, this airline was established in 1947. Flying primarily in Asia, Singapore Airlines serves more than 60 destinations.
Jet Blue
Ryan Air
Aero Mexico

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Varig Airlines
Youtube via Justplanes
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air India
Singapore Airlines
Varig Airlines
Varig Airlines - This Brazillian airline was established in 1927 and closed down in 2006.
Japan Airlines

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Lion Air
Youtube via Nipski
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Varig Airlines
South African Airways
Lion Air
Established in 1999, this low-cost airline operates from Indonesia. It flies to around 126 destinations in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Air France

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Tiger Air
Youtube via NowGetThere
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Air France
South African Airways
Tiger Air
Tiger Air ceased to exist in 2017 after it merged with Scoot. Up until that point, it had mainly operated in Southeast Asia.
Air Canada

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China Airlines
Youtube via Dat Plane Guy
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Tiger Air
China Airlines
Flying out of Tawain, China Airways is the largest airline from the island country. It flies mainly to Hong Kong but has another 101 destinations (including cargo) for its fleet of around 85 aircraft which includes those of three subsiduary airlines, namely Mandaran Airlines, China Airlines Cargo and Tigerair Taiwan.
Emirates
American Airlines

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Vietnam Airlines
Youtube via Airbus Aircraft
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Hawaiian Airlines
China Airlines
Air Canada
Vietnam Airlines
Established in 1956, Vietnam airlines serves 64 destinations, mostly in and around Southeast Asia.

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Iran Air
Youtube via Jemi1210
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Qantas
Iran Air
The national carrier of Iran, Iran Air operates a fleet of close to 40 aircraft and flies to 71 destinations, mostly in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
Vietnam Airlines
South African Airways

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Thai Airways
Youtube via akino33 Aviation Video Channel
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Thai Airways
With more than 91 destinations, mostly in Southeast Asia, Thai Airways is the national carrier of this tourist haven.
Iran Air
Tiger Air
China Air

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Korean Air
Youtube via CAPlanespotting
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
KLM
Thai Airways
Emirates
Korea Air
Operating mostly in Asia, Korean Air, established in 1962, is the national carrier of South Korea. Serving 127 different locations, Korean Air is part of the world's top 20 airlines in terms of passengers.

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Aer Lingus
Youtube via Aer Lingus
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Korea Airways
Aer Lingus
Meaning 'air fleet,' Aer Lingus flies out of Ireland to more than 93 destinations. It is the national carrier of Ireland.
Tiger Air
Iran Air

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Monarch Airlines
Youtube via Simply Aviation
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
British Airways
Aer Lingus
Monarch Airlines
This British low-cost airline was established in 1968 but ceased operations in 2017.
Air France

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MIdwest Airlines Now Frontier
Youtube via Jetsetter
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Qantas
Monarch Airways
Tiger Air
MidWest Airlines
Established in 1984, Midwest Airlines ceased to exist in 2010 after merging with Frontier Airlines.

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SriLankan Airlines
Youtube via settime2588
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
American Airlines
Sri Lankan Airlines
The national carrier of the island nation of Sri Lanka, this airline was established in 1979. It now services destinations in and around the Asian subcontinent.
KLM
Air Mexico

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Jet Airways
Youtube via MrFlashjet Aviation Productions
Which airline does this tail fin logo represent?
Sri Lankan Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Iran Air
Jet Airways
Flying out of Mumbai, Jet is an international carrier in India. More than 300 daily flights are carried out to 68 destinations worldwide.

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