HomeEverythingEducation
Equities & FundsCrypto & Digital AssetsAI & TechnologyBusiness & CorporateUS Politics & PolicyGeopolitics & Global RiskMacro, Rates & FXCommodities & EnergyEuropean Politics & MarketsAsia-PacificReal Estate & Property
Story archiveAll categories
← All Stories

The Points Guy Ranks Delta Top US Airline for Eighth Year

Created at 3 Jun · 12:51 PM3 sources2 events
IN SHORT

The Points Guy's tenth annual Best Airlines Report ranks Delta Air Lines as the top airline for the eighth consecutive year. United Airlines significantly narrowed the gap in this year's rankings.

✉Newsletter

PiQ Daily

Pick your topics. Get only what matters, on your cadence.

Key Numbers

10thannual report

Who's Involved

The Points Guy
Media platform that released the annual airline rankings
Delta Air Lines
Ranked as the top airline for the eighth consecutive year
United Airlines
Closed the gap in the airline rankings
Brian Kelly
Founder and CEO of The Points Guy

↳ Why This Matters

These rankings provide consumers with a benchmark for airline performance, influencing travel choices and potentially driving competition and service improvements among carriers.

Key facts

  • The Points Guy released its tenth annual Best Airlines Report.
  • Delta Air Lines ranked as the top airline.
  • Delta has held the top ranking for eight consecutive years.
  • United Airlines significantly narrowed the gap in the rankings compared to previous years.

The Points Guy (TPG), a media platform focused on travel, has released its tenth annual report ranking the best airlines in America. Delta Air Lines has secured the number one position for the eighth year in a row. This year's competition was particularly close, with United Airlines making significant strides and narrowing the gap between itself and Delta. The report gives extra weight to affordability this year as higher fuel costs and airline fees squeeze travelers. The rankings are based on factors like reliability, experience, loyalty programs, and cost.

Frequently asked questions

It is an annual report that ranks the top airlines in the United States based on various criteria including reliability, experience, loyalty programs, and cost.

Delta Air Lines ranked first, maintaining its position for the eighth consecutive year.

United Airlines significantly closed the gap in the rankings, indicating a tighter race this year.

What Happens Next

01The Points Guy will release its eleventh annual Best Airlines Report next year.

Get the newsletter.

Pick the topics you actually care about. We'll email when there's news worth your time, on the cadence you choose. Cancel any time from your account.

Cadence

How It Developed

3 Jun · 6:39 PM
The Points Guy's 2026 airline rankings prioritize affordability due to rising fuel costs and fees.
CBS News via PiQSuite
3 Jun · 12:30 PM
The Points Guy's 10th annual report ranks Delta as the best US airline for the 8th year, with United showing significant improvement.
PRN | All News Releases via PiQSuite

Sources

T1
THE POINTS GUY RELEASES ITS TENTH ANNUAL BEST AIRLINES REPORT RANKING AMERICA'S TOP AIRLINESm.piqsuite.com
T1
These are the best airlines in 2026, according to The Points Guym.piqsuite.com
T1
New rankings reveal best airlines to fly on based on reliability, cost and morem.piqsuite.com

Related Stories

Etihad Airways finalizes $14.5B order for 28 Boeing 787 and 777X jets
8 Jul · 5:41 PM
Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half
8 Jul · 3:55 PM
Airbus cuts jet demand forecast amid war, tariffs
8 Jul · 11:03 AM
Nike and Adidas Vie for Soccer Dominance at World Cup
9 Jul · 9:11 AM
Walmart Wins Price Comparison Against Kroger and Amazon
8 Jul · 7:05 PM