The ME3 carriers commonly refer to as the ME3, The Big 3, or more commonly the big three Middle East airlines which use a hub and spoke model:[1][2]

These airlines are recognized for their swift global growth, emphasis on luxury travel, and large hub-and-spoke systems that link long-distance flights worldwide. By leveraging the strategic location of the Arabian Peninsula, these airlines have transformed international air travel, enabling connections between Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania with just one stopover.

References

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  1. Rao, Rajkamal (24 January 2017). "The sheer domination of ME3 airlines". BLoC. Retrieved 23 May 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)[dead link]
  2. O’Connell, John F.; Bueno, Oriol Escofet (June 2018). "A study into the hub performance Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways and their competitive position against the major European hubbing airlines". Journal of Air Transport Management. 69: 257–268. doi:10.1016/j.jairtraman.2016.11.006. hdl:1826/11247.