What is the current approximate number of airlines operating worldwide according to the material?

• A. More than 300
• B. Less than 100
• C. 100-200
• D. 200-300

Answer: (A)

More than 300 airlines operate worldwide.

This reflects the wide mix of operators in the industry—large international carriers, regional and domestic airlines, cargo operators, and many small or charter operators. The number is a moving target, changing as new airlines start up and others disappear, merge, or reclassify. The other ranges would undercount given this broad and evolving landscape, so the material rounds up to over 300.