Delta tops annual WSJ list of best and worst US airlines

[left-of-center2012]

The Wall Street Journal list ranked nine U.S. airlines based on the number of on-time arrivals, delays, cancellations, mishandled luggage and more. According to The Wall Street Journal, Delta ranked No. 1 for on-time arrivals, fewest canceled flights and fewest customers involuntary bumped from flights. The Atlanta-based airline reported bumping just nine passengers from its flights during 2019, while American bumped more than 15,000 customers.

American Airlines ranked last for canceled flights, 2-hour tarmac delays, mishandled baggage and involuntary bumping, The Wall Street Journal rankings found. Reporter Scott McCartney wrote that American averaged around 159 cancellations a day, compared to Delta averaging just 36 flights a day.

Best to worst overall ranking of US airlines for 2019 by Wall Street Journal

1. Delta
2. Alaska (Tie)
2. Southwest (Tie)
4. Allegiant
5. Spirit
6. JetBlue
7. Frontier
8. United
9. American

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/nation-world/delta-tops-annual-wall-street-journal-list-of-best-and-worst-airlines/509-79b4d76d-43b5-4eee-b400-066ffa167b5d

[cilla4progress]

1. We had a great flight on Delta

overseas last year. Highly recommend!

[Kali]

2. what if any airline ranks better for passenger room/comfort?

especially in sardine class

[left-of-center2012]

5. Google has your answer

“Airlines with the Most Seat Space in Economy Class”

https://www.seatmaestro.com/airlines-with-the-most-seat-space-in-economy-class/

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+if+any+airline+ranks+better+for+passenger+room%2Fcomfort%3F&oq=what+if+any+airline+ranks+better+for+passenger+room%2Fcomfort%3F&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[dhill926]

3. longtime Delta flier here...

rarely have issues. Seems to be a solid, well run company.

[CurtEastPoint]

6. Spoiled Atlantan here: I can get anywhere from here via Delta. My #1 airline

[Happyhippychick]

4. Frequent flyer here, I agree with this list.

United and American are awful. Even Spirit is better run.