Summer Travel Tip: 5 Highest-Ranked Airlines by Category
Have you booked your summer vacation yet? If not, WalletHub's recently released report offers insights regarding the best airlines — not just on price — but also many other aspects of the air travel experience.
Here are the results from major categories:
Best Overall — Alaska Airlines earned the highest overall WalletHub Score (63.52) for the third year in a row, followed by Delta Air Lines (59.69).
Most Reliable — Delta Air Lines has the lowest overall rate of cancelations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings. The next most reliable company is Hawaiian Airlines.
Safety — Alaska Airlines is the safest, having a low number of incidents and accidents per 100,000 flight operations, no fatalities, under 15 persons injured in the last six years and a relatively new fleet of aircrafts. The safety runner-up is Spirit Airlines.
Most Pet-Friendly — Two airlines tied for being most pet-friendly, ExpressJet and Envoy Air, with no incidents.
Most Comfortable — JetBlue Airways leads the pack in terms of in-flight experience, offering free amenities such as Wi-Fi, extra legroom, and complimentary snacks and beverages. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines & Delta Air Lines are tied for the second position for this category.