Top 10 U.S. Airlines Ranked Best to Worst

Top 10 U.S. Airlines Ranked Best to Worst

Check out the best and worst airlines to book for your next vacation as Summer 2023 shapes up to be one of the biggest years for travel.

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Check out the best and worst airlines to book for your next vacation
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More Americans plan to travel this year than in 2022, and even as revenge travel has slowed down, and despite inflation, a potential recession, nationwide mass layoffs, and disastrous travel delays, more people are flocking to airports than in recent years.

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In fact, an overwhelming 85% of Americans said they planned to travel during the summer, with more than 54% saying they would travel by plane, according to a survey by The Vacationer.

As airline travel continues to surge, a new report published by AirAdvisor revealed which popular airlines flyers should flock to and which ones they might want to avoid. The research looked at nearly one million reviews and more than five million flights to discern the reliability, safety, cost, customer reputation, and other factors that make some airlines better than others.

Of those ranked, Delta came in as the top airline, followed by Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, all three of which were noted as the best options to travel with your furry friend.

So, if you’re planning to jet set off on your next vacation this summer, check out these airlines to find out which ones to avoid.

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1. Delta Airlines

1. Delta Airlines

Delta Airlines
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Consolidated Score: 7.67

Most Reliable: 10

Cheapest Airline: 2

Customer Reputation: 7

Family Friendly: 8

Pet Friendly: 10

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2. Hawaiian Airlines

2. Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines
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Consolidated Score: 7.22

Most Reliable: 9

Cheapest Airline: 7

Customer Reputation: 4

Family Friendly: 8

Pet Friendly: 10

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3. United Airlines

3. United Airlines

United Airlines
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Consolidated Score: 7.11

Most Reliable: 7

Cheapest Airline: 4

Customer Reputation: 4

Family Friendly: 8

Pet Friendly: 10

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4. Alaska Airlines

4. Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
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Consolidated Score: 6.78

Most Reliable: 5

Cheapest Airline: 5

Customer Reputation: 10

Family Friendly: 10

Pet Friendly: 3

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5. American Airlines

5. American Airlines

American Airlines
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Consolidated Score: 6.78

Most Reliable: 7

Cheapest Airline: 3

Customer Reputation: 3

Family Friendly: 10

Pet Friendly: 10

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6. JetBlue Airways

6. JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways
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Consolidated Score: 5.33

Most Reliable: 2

Cheapest Airline: 6

Customer Reputation: 6

Family Friendly: 8

Pet Friendly: 3

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7. Southwest Airlines

7. Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines
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Consolidated Score: 5.33

Most Reliable: 6

Cheapest Airline: 1

Customer Reputation: 8

Family Friendly: 4

Pet Friendly: 3

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8. Allegiant Air

8. Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air
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Consolidated Score: 4.78

Most Reliable: 4

Cheapest Airline: 8

Customer Reputation: 5

Family Friendly: 4

Pet Friendly: 10

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9. Spirit Airlines

9. Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines
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Consolidated Score: 4.11

Most Reliable: 3

Cheapest Airline: 9

Customer Reputation: 2

Family Friendly: 4

Pet Friendly: 3

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10. Frontier Airlines

10. Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
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Consolidated Score: 3.22

Most Reliable: 1

Cheapest Airline: 10

Customer Reputation: 1

Family Friendly: 6

Pet Friendly: 3

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