Overall rankings and key takeaways
| Airline (2022 rank) | Total score (out of 100)* | Top-performing areas |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Delta (1) | 66.31 | Timeliness, involuntary bumps. |
| 2. United (3) | 62.47 | Family travel, route network, frequent flyer program. |
| 3. Alaska (5) | 60.54 | Lounges, customer satisfaction. |
| 4. American (4) | 59.83 | Route network, award availability. |
What is the best airline seat to choose?
“The smoothest place to sit is over the wings,” says commercial pilot Patrick Smith, host of AskThePilot.com. These seats are close to the plane's center of lift and gravity. “The roughest spot is usually the far aft. In the rearmost rows, closest to the tail, the knocking and swaying is more pronounced.”
Which is better American or Delta?
Which is better American or United?
In fact, American outranked United on most metrics in our 2023 Best-Of Awards analysis of major domestic carriers. But United has a few things going for it, including its credit card perks, more legroom in economy plus and the luxurious Polaris class.
What is the best airlines to fly through?
The Best Airlines in the U.S.: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
- Delta Air Lines.
- Hawaiian Airlines. …
- Tradewind Aviation. …
- JetBlue Airways. …
- Alaska Airlines. …
- Southwest Airlines. …
- United Airlines. …
- American Airlines. …
Is American a good airline?
American Airlines is a American carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.2/10.