Discover the world's top-rated airlines in 2019
Not sure which airline to fly with on your next trip? The next time you visit an airline's website, check to see if it has earned KAYAK's coveted Best Airlines badge. Here are the year's best airlines according to airline reviews from travellers on KAYAK.
Best boarding
Because chaotic queues are no way to start a trip. Here are the top airlines in USA & Canada for the category 'Best boarding'.
1
Alaska Airlines
86.6%
"Boarding, refeshments, and deplaning were all well done. Flight attendants in the rear of the plane were personable and helpful."
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2
Hawaiian Airlines
81.2%
"Peaceful and soothing Hawaiin music while boarding. The flight itself was smooth with an on-time departure and arrival."
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3
Delta
81.2%
"Boarding was a breeze and the staff at Delta was nice and courteous along with being clear for boarding zone instructions."
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Alaska Airlines - No. 1 in USA & Canada
Based on the number and quality of airline reviews and ratings from 2018, Alaska Airlines was identified as having routinely provided a superior experience to travellers in USA & Canada.
Overall rating
8.0 Excellent
Based on 9,439 reviews
Boarding
82%
Comfort
79%
Crew
86%
Entertainment
71%
Food
72%
Overall
80%
About KAYAK's Best Airlines
KAYAK's airline ratings process was introduced to provide airline customers who use KAYAK with a platform to share their experience flying with different airlines. An airline must have a minimum Overall Rating of 6.1 and a minimum of 150 reviews published within the last year to qualify for consideration for KAYAK's Best Airlines. The current list of Best Airlines are based on ratings from KAYAK users in 2018.
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