Ranked: The Best Airlines In 2024, According To A New Report

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The personal-finance website WalletHub has just announced its annual ranking of the best airlines. The study evaluates the nine largest national airlines in the United States and one regional carrier across a range of criteria, including reliability, safety, comfort and overall service quality, providing travelers with valuable insights to inform their decision-making process.

According to WalletHub, airline ticket prices had dropped significantly in 2023, but are back on the rise. However, costs are only part of the story. “WalletHub’s airline report is unique because it evaluates airlines beyond just ticket prices,” WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe told me in an interview. “While many reports prioritize affordability, WalletHub takes into account a wider range of factors that are important to travelers, such as comfort, safety, and overall service quality.” Compare this year’s list to 2023’s list of best airlines.

To rank the airlines for 2024, WalletHub analyzed flight data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and using a strategic methodology that compared key metrics, including cancellation, delays, baggage mishaps and in-flight comfort.

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Overall Rankings: The Best Airlines in the U.S.

1. Alaska Airlines

2. SkyWest Airlines

3. Spirit Airlines

4. Delta Air Lines

5. United Airlines

6. JetBlue Airways

7. Hawaiian Airlines

8. American Airlines

9. Frontier Airlines

10. Southwest Airlines

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