Delta Extends Dominance as Best U.S. Airline for 8th Straight Year
TL;DR
Delta Air Lines secures an eighth straight win in The Points Guy’s 2026 Best Airlines rankings, thanks to reliability and strong end-to-end passenger experience, with United, Southwest and Alaska/Hawaiian close behind; Spirit’s collapse trimmed the field to eight carriers, and the report emphasizes price, route reach, and loyalty as decisive factors across the scoring categories.
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