These Are The Best Airlines In 2024
If you’ve been itching to do some traveling and haven’t yet booked a flight, these are the best airlines in 2024.
When it comes to traveling, we’re lucky here in Florida to have a lot of options right here in our state. From Fort Myers, it’s just a 2.5 hour drive to Miami if you’re looking for nightlife, a 3 hour drive to Clearwater Beach, one of the best white-sand beaches in the world and 5 hours to St. Augustine if you’re a history buff. In 6, you can be in Key West, the southernmost point in the U.S. But if you’re looking to expand your travels outside of Florida, unless you like to road trip, you need to get on a flight.
I think we all have our preferences when it comes to which airline we fly. Southwest used to be my favorite when I lived up north because of the low fares, non-stop flights and free checked luggage, but out of RSW, it’s not always the most convenient anymore.
Sometimes you hear horror stories when it comes to the budget airlines like Spirit and Frontier, but so far my experiences have been positive (knock on wood). Even larger airlines have their issues though. Last summer, while flying to Vegas, I got stuck in Charlotte for 15 hours flying American. Let’s just say, while I did get there safely eventually, sleeping on the floor at the airport was not fun.
So what airline should you fly in 2024?
These Are The Best Airlines In 2024
A new study published by WalletHub looked at the 9 largest airlines in the country comparing them on cost, safety and comfort, among other things. What did they find?
Delta Airlines is the most reliable when it comes to the lowest canceled/delayed flights and lost luggage. They tied with JetBlue for the most comfortable and best in-flight experience (free Wi-Fi, snacks, more room, etc). Spirit Airlines is the not only the most affordable airline, but also the safest, tied with Alaska Airlines.
The top 5 overall include:
- Alaska Airlines
- Skywest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
For the full study, click here
Florida Airport Makes List Of Top Ten Best For Food
5. Portland International Airport
Portland International Airport is often voted as one of the best airports and the food options are now getting some attention too. Those most popular include Lardo, Country Cat and Screen Door.
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4. Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport
In true New Orleans fashion, a visit to Bar Sazerac is a must and you can even enjoy a meal with a show at the Heritage School of Music Stage.
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3. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
This airport has a cool featured called MSP ASAP where flyers can order menu items for takeout from different restaurants and have it delivered to their terminal. Smack Shack, Stone Arch and Hi-Tops are the favorites.
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2. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta is the busiest airport in the country, so the food options are plentiful. Some of the best include Atlanta Chophouse, Chicken + Beer and One Flew South.
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1. San Francisco International Airport
Some of the restaurants with the most attention include Sankaku, Tomokazu, Bun Mee, Roasting Plant Coffee, and Napa Farms Market.
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