This Low-cost Airline Was Just Named the Best (and Safest) U.S. Carrier
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According to WalletHub's 2025 Best Airlines ranking, Spirit Airlines surpassed larger carriers such as Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest to be named the best overall airline in the U.S. The evaluation focused on 14 metrics in categories including safety, comfort, and cost. Spirit scored 69.12 out of 100, while other notable performances included Delta as the most reliable and JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines tied for comfort. The report suggests airlines should focus on on-time departures to improve customer satisfaction, establishing a benchmark for service quality in the aviation industry.
Spirit Airlines emerges as the top overall U.S. airline according to WalletHub's 2025 rankings, pushing past larger rivals due to its focus on key metrics.
The WalletHub ranking examined nine major U.S. airlines and two regional carriers using 14 metrics across safety, comfort, and cost, highlighting Spirit’s efficiencies.
Despite being a budget airline sometimes ridiculed on social media, Spirit led the WalletHub rankings based on affordability and safety metrics while offering essential services.
Experts recommend U.S. airlines, including Spirit, prioritize on-time departures and core airline services over additional luxuries to enhance customer satisfaction.
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