DO NOT Fly With These Airlines

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0:36 - Most Reliable
4:44 - Most Comfortable
5:27 - Most Affordable
7:14 - Best Overall
9:06 - Best International
10:20 - Best European

What is the best airline in 2024? If you’re looking for the top airlines in the U.S. and around the world, you’ll want one that’s on time, doesn’t cancel many flights, and offers great entertainment and snacks. From fees to perks and more, we dig into the data to find the best airlines to fly, whether you’re looking for premium amenities or budget options, so you don’t have to.

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[AHinton-fi]

Bear in mind that flight delay/on-time metrics can be gamed. If your flight actually taxis for takeoff 20 minutes late but lands on time, there was extra time built into the flight schedule. If the plane pulls away from the jet way on time, that starts the flight crew's pay (yay!) But it can appear to be an on-time departure, even if the plane sits just inches from the jet way with the door closed for several minutes.

[LadyHavoc]

I will take Southwest over any other. I love their checked bag policy and they treat passengers of size like human beings.

[gmt]

I absolutely loved Singapore airlines when I flew from Shanghai to London. I'd missed my flight out of Shanghai on a different airline, but Singapore got me out of China within hours. My flight from Singapore to London had been cancelled, so they put me up in an awesome hotel with a free 5 min international phone call. When I flew to London, I got 3 seats to myself, drinks every 20 min, ice cream, and a packet with socks, toothbrush, toothpaste, eye mask, and other amenities. My other fav has been Hawaiian airlines, although they're not quite as awesome as they used to be.

[MorganJohnston]

Announced 6/18/24: Blue Basic on JetBlue will allow complimentary carry-on bag starting September 6.

[arcadeblast]

Frontier and Spirit suck!!!
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We love PackHacker!!

[yukiaedogawa]

Used to fly Delta from SEA to the US and back and managed to earn points for a free RT ticket from NYC to Florida. It was nice and the food and services were okay. I've been trying out other airlines but if I were given the budget, I think I would go back to flying with Delta.

[SimplyKatieWalks]

Allegiant has the best benefits for veterans. I love that.

[Dracomies]

My favorite airlines (international) is ANA. They are awesome. Great customer service. I feel like they're the gold standard of airlines. I always come back to the US and walk in a US airline and I'm bummed out. US airlines suck haha.

[elena_a-]

I love Hawaiian Airlines a lot. I have had wonderful experiences when traveling to Hawaii (4 times the last year). Alaska is great also.

[ShowDogVegeta]

Air Canada is in my book went to Japan, direct flight it was a very nice flight. 14 hours

[sergiosala]

Delta is awesome when your hub is Detroit. Silver Medallion here, working on getting more miles with them :D

[chadfilbert]

@pack hackers, can you guys do a review on best Business Travel bags? Something that pairs well with a carry-on.

Laptop, jacket, chargers, cables, snacks and water bottle holder 32oz?

I’ve been searching the interwebs but not much luck so, I thought I would ask the best!

[ItsThatGuy]

I know one thing it certainly isn’t American Airlines. Quality of a budget airline with the price of a premium. It’s awful

[gretaenglish]

Jetblue's Basic fare will soon allow for 2 carry-ons instead of one this fall. :-))

[zerbytes]

Alaska also has a "wine flies free" thing.

[hookedntravel]

Talk to any Canadian that travels all the time. They avoid air Canada like the plague. It’s by far the worst airline in the world. Strand you in places, giving you ticket vouchers instead of tickets, cancelling flight because their not 100% full blaming it on weather so there no refund. No customer complaint line. Loose baggage all the time too.

[onewhoisanonymous]

I like Alaskan Airlines. TheAlaskan awards system is easy to understand and I get great value from them.

I got stuck once because of storm. My first flight was with Alaskan and then I was flying American. Alaskan Airlines basically said "oh yah, things happen. Lets rebook you for free" American Airlines charged me 150 USD for rebooking.

[jeffone]

Singapore is great and I have flown with them many times. However, it can be a long haul from the West Coast of the US to Singapore. They were ideal when I was living in Australia, though. :). Japan Airlines breaks routes from the US to Asia down into more manageable segments and offers a great Economy product.

[cbunn]

Singapore is excellent, though actually not out of the ordinary for Asian airlines (except for those those out of mainland China). JAL, ANA, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, etc. are all also great to fly on. I usually fly with JAL, which is great, until you book a flight that is a code-share operated by AA. The difference when flying on a US airline is stark. I suppose it's not so bad on flights within the US which are relatively short, but when you're flying long-haul flights, these differences become more than just annoyances.

[markharwood]

I just love how you Americans talk as though it's strange to check bags on domestic flights! Come to Australia and you'll shocked...