We love to score a great deal on a flight, but ticket prices aren’t the only thing that matters when choosing who to fly with. Our comfort and safety are important too, especially with all the recent incidents with malfunctions on planes. Some airlines do a better job than others at making the overall flying experience pleasant and a new report highlights the ones that do it best.
WalletHub has just come out with their list of 2024’s Best Airlines.
They compared the nine largest U.S. airlines, plus a regional carrier, on 13 factors, including cancellation and delay rates, baggage mishaps, in-flight comfort and cost in relation to amenities.
The 2024 Best Airline winners
- Best Airline Overall - Alaska Airlines
- Most Affordable Airline - Spirit Airlines
- Most Reliable Airline - Delta Air Lines, which has the lowest rate of cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings.
- Most Comfortable Airlines - Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. These two offer the best in-flight experience, with free amenities like Wi-Fi, extra legroom and snacks and beverages.
- Safest Airline - Spirit Airlines
The Best Airline Rankings for 2024
- Alaska Airlines
- SkyWest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- Hawaiian Airlines
- American Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
Source: WalletHub