Brand new research from WalletHub identifies the best airlines. The report compares the nine largest US airlines, plus two regional carriers based on safety, affordability, and delays in 2024. For overall best airline, Delta Airlines came in 3rd on the list but was considered the most reliable airline. SkyWest Airlines came in 2nd. That's *** regional carrier serving Delta, American, United, and Alaska for shorter flights. Spirit Airlines came in first, scoring the highest for. Affordability and safety. March and April have seen an uptick in air travel, meaning security checkpoints will be busy. TSA data shows more than 17 million travelers passed through security checkpoints last week, an average of 2.5 million travelers *** day. To help plan your trip, the MyTSA app shows your average security wait times based on the time and day you plan to travel. For day of updates, you can track the status of your flight by downloading the app for your airline or using an app like Flighty. And remember, TSA will begin enforcing real ID on May 7th. So if you don't have *** real ID yet or an acceptable alternative like *** passport, expect to run into problems at the airport. And even if you do have one, it's *** good idea to get to the airport *** little early just in case of delays. Reporting in Washington, I'm Amy Lou.
Best airlines in 2025 revealed as travel season heats up
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Updated: 2:24 PM EDT Apr 17, 2025
New research fromWalletHub ranks the best airlines in the U.S., comparing factors such as safety, affordability, and delays.The best airlinesSpirit Airlines claimed the top spot for the best airline overall, ranking highest in affordability and safety. Skywest Airlines, a regional carrier serving Delta, American, United, and Alaska, came in second. Delta Air Lines ranked third overall but was recognized as the most reliable airline.Here are the full rankings:Spirit AirlinesSkywest AirlinesDelta Air LinesJetblue AirwaysSouthwest AirlinesAlaska AirlinesHawaiian AirlinesUnited AirlinesFrontier AirlinesAmerican AirlinesEnvoy AirTravel season heating upMarch and April have seen an uptick in air travel, meaning security checkpoints will be busy.TSA reports more than 17 million travelers passed through security checkpoints during the week of April 6 - 12, averaging 2.5 million travelers daily.To help plan your trip, theMyTSA app shows you average security wait times based on the time and day you plan to travel. For day-of updates, you can track the status of your flight by downloading the app for your airline or using an app like Flighty.REAL ID reminderStarting May 7, TSA will enforce REAL ID requirements. Passengers who present a state-issued ID that is not REAL ID compliant and who do not have an acceptable alternative, like a passport, can expect to face delays, additional screening, and the possibility of being turned away at the security line. TSA says currently 81% of travelers at security checkpoints are presenting acceptable identification, including a state-issued REAL ID.
New research from ranks the best airlines in the U.S., comparing factors such as safety, affordability, and delays.
The best airlines
Spirit Airlines claimed the top spot for the best airline overall, ranking highest in affordability and safety. Skywest Airlines, a regional carrier serving Delta, American, United, and Alaska, came in second. Delta Air Lines ranked third overall but was recognized as the most reliable airline.
Here are the full rankings:
- Spirit Airlines
- Skywest Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Jetblue Airways
- Southwest Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- United Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- American Airlines
- Envoy Air
Travel season heating up
March and April have seen an uptick in air travel, meaning security checkpoints will be busy. more than 17 million travelers passed through security checkpoints during the week of April 6 - 12, averaging 2.5 million travelers daily.
To help plan your trip, the shows you average security wait times based on the time and day you plan to travel. For day-of updates, you can track the status of your flight by downloading the app for your airline or using an app like Flighty.
REAL ID reminder
Starting May 7, TSA will enforce REAL ID requirements. Passengers who present a state-issued ID that is not REAL ID compliant and who do not have an acceptable alternative, like a passport, can expect to face delays, additional screening, and the possibility of being turned away at the security line. TSA says currently 81% of travelers at security checkpoints are presenting acceptable identification, including a state-issued REAL ID.
