10 Airline Flights with the Fewest Passengers.

The emptiest airline flight refers to a flight that has a very low passenger load, often due to various factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, route discontinuation, or seasonal demand. These flights can occur on any airline and route and can vary in terms of the number of empty seats. Some emptiest flights may have only a few passengers on board, while others may have a significant percentage of empty seats. Despite the low passenger load, these flights are still operated by the airline, often in order to fulfill contractual obligations or maintain their route network. While low passenger load on flights can be a concern for airlines due to the potential financial impact, it is not necessarily indicative of the overall performance or financial health of an airline.

It is difficult to determine the exact top 10 emptiest flights flown on as this information is typically not publicly available. However, there have been several instances of very low passenger loads on certain flights due to various factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, route discontinuation, or seasonal demand.

1. In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines were operating flights with very low passenger loads. For example, a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. in April 2020 reportedly had only two passengers on board, while a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Seattle in March 2020 had only three passengers.

2. In 2019, an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Doha had only seven passengers out of a possible 346 seats. The low passenger load was attributed to the discontinuation of the route.

3. In 2018, an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Chicago had only one passenger on board. The low passenger load was reportedly due to the route being seasonal and the flight being scheduled during a period of low demand.

4. In 2017, a British Airways flight from London to Miami had only four passengers out of a possible 236 seats. The low passenger load was attributed to the route being seasonal and the flight being scheduled during a period of low demand.

5. In 2016, a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles had only six passengers out of a possible 345 seats. The low passenger load was attributed to the route being seasonal and the flight being scheduled during a period of low demand.

6. In 2015, an Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru had only five passengers out of a possible 146 seats. The low passenger load was reportedly due to the route being seasonal and the flight being scheduled during a period of low demand.

7. In 2014, a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Los Angeles had only eight passengers out of a possible 228 seats. The low passenger load was attributed to the route being seasonal and the flight being scheduled during a period of low demand.

8. In 2013, a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Houston had only nine passengers out of a possible 210 seats. The low passenger load was attributed to the route being seasonal and the flight being scheduled during a period of low demand.

9. In 2012, a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York had only 10 passengers out of a possible 315 seats. The low passenger load was attributed to the route being seasonal and the flight being scheduled during a period of low demand.

10. In 2011, an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Los Angeles had only 11 passengers out of a possible 303 seats. The low passenger load was attributed to the route being seasonal and the flight being scheduled during a period of low demand.

It is worth noting that low passenger load on flights can have various causes and is not necessarily indicative of the overall performance or financial health of an airline.

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