Delta Repeats As No. 1 Airline, According To The Points Guy
- Delta Air Lines ranked as the best airline for the seventh consecutive year, as reported by The Points Guy.
- United Airlines improved to second place, thanks to enhancements in passenger experience and a low flight cancellation rate.
- American Airlines dropped from fourth to seventh place, marking the largest decline on the list due to struggles in profitability and competition.
- The rankings considered factors like reliability, passenger experience, and loyalty programs, as emphasized by Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy.
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Delta Air Lines named best airline for 7th consecutive year
Delta Air Lines has been named the best airline by travel expert The Points Guy for the seventh consecutive year. The company ranks airlines based on reliability, loyalty programs, cost, and reach.The Atlanta-based airline received high marks for customer service and consistently being on time in the 2025 report. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines round out the top three.The Points Guy says Delta ranks No. 1 for reliability, No. 4 for loyalt…
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