- According to a recent report, a low-cost carrier has been named as the best overall carrier for the United States.
- WalletHub ranked the top airlines by evaluating them on safety and affordability.
- Experts found that U.S. Airlines should also prioritize on-time departures above other amenities.
Spirit AirlinesThe social media jokes about the giant yellow planes often focus on the fact that the a-la-carte service of this budget airline isn’t nearly as popular as other, larger airlines. Spirit Airlines is the best airline to fly with. It beats out Delta, JetBlue Southwest and American Airlines. This conclusion was based on the latest WalletHub 2025 Best Airlines ranking.
WalletHub ranked the airlines based on 14 metrics. The criteria were grouped into four categories, including baggage and departures; animal incidents; in-flight cost and comfort, and safety. Spirit Airlines scored 69.12 points out of 100 based on the evaluation.
These are the top ranked airlines in terms of overall ranking and scores.
- Spirit Airlines 69.12
- Skywest Airlines, 68.08
- Delta Air Lines, 64.24
- JetBlue Airways, 63.38
- Southwest Airlines, 62.29%
- Alaska Airlines, 58.38
- Hawaiian Airlines, 57.32
- United Airlines 56.58
- Frontier Airlines, 47.02
- American Airlines 45.81
- Envoy Air, 38.56
The WalletHub ranking also ranked the best airlines in other categories such as most affordable airline and most reliable airline. JetBlue Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta Air Lines were all tied for the best airline in terms of comfort. Spirit Airlines, however, was named as the most affordable airline. Skywest Airlines and United Airlines tied for the top airline for pets. Spirit Airlines was the winner again for being the safest airline.
There are a few easy ways for airlines to improve their ranking in WalletHub’s list by 2026. What would be the best option for both passengers and airlines? Continue to improve flight reliability by reducing delay. “One of the easiest strategies is prioritizing being ‘on-time’ more than just about anything else except safety,” Joseph P. Schwieterman, professor at DePaul University’s School of Public Service, told WalletHub. “Achieving that is easier than reconfiguring gates or adding airport lounges.”
Spirit is the top airline of this year. The airline announced in March it was expanding service and adding dozens. routes across the U.S. Spirit Airlines may be the cheapest airline but you need to consider more than the price of the ticket when planning your trip. You’ll have to be prepared for the low cost of Spirit Airlines. paying extra for your luggage Any other services you may require.
