Best Domestic Airlines in 2023 Revealed

Southwest, Delta and JetBlue are the leaders in J.D. Power survey
Overall satisfaction among passengers is down.
Costs are one of the major sticking points with air passengers, a survey finds. Pixabay

J.D. Power has released its annual survey showing passengers’ satisfaction with North American airlines. Overall, the study revealed that overall satisfaction is down – no surprise there – while airfares and other related fees are up.

The report is based on responses from 7,774 passengers who had flown within the past month. Among the factors considered: baggage handling, boarding process, cost and fees, flight crew and in-flight services.

The results are divided into economy/basic fare, premium economy and first class.

Here’s how the airlines fared:

The top-rated North America airlines for economy and basic economy

  1. Southwest Airlines
  2. Delta Air Lines
  3. JetBlue Airways
  4. Alaska Airlines
  5. WestJet
  6. Allegiant Air
  7. United Airlines
  8. Air Canada
  9. American Airlines
  10. Spirit Airlines
  11. Frontier Airlines

The top-rated North America airlines for premium economy

  1. Delta Air Lines
  2. JetBlue Airways
  3. Alaska Airlines
  4. American Airlines
  5. Air Canada
  6. United Airlines

The top-rated North America airlines for first and business class

  1. JetBlue Airways
  2. Delta Air Lines
  3. United Airlines
  4. Alaska Airlines
  5. Air Canada
  6. American Airlines

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