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Edit Story. Jul 19, , am EDT. The scope of United Airlines is far and wide. United also flies to over different international destinations, which is expanded even further through the Star Alliance group of which United is a founding member. Unsurprisingly, the extensive route network is one of the airline's strongest areas, earning it the No.
The Basic Economy seating is the most affordable, but even just a small upgrade to standard Economy comes with some worthwhile conveniences, like being able to choose your own seat and bringing a carry-on bag. The passenger experience is getting a major upgrade through the United Next program that was announced in June , with the biggest change being an entire fleet upgrade by Because the network of United and its partners is so large, becoming a member of the United MileagePlus rewards program means you can use miles to fly to just about anywhere in the world.
One common complaint about flying United is that there are lots of extra charges for checking a bag or changing your itinerary, but you'll be able to waive those fees by becoming an elite rewards member. Just behind United in the global ranking comes Alaska Airlines at No. Despite the name, Alaska covers a lot more than just the Last Frontier state. What started as a charter plane service to move people around Alaska has become one of America's biggest airlines, especially since buying San Francisco-based Virgin America in April The food and drinks offered on Alaska flights all come from companies based in Alaska or Washington State, such as Starbucks coffee, Beecher's artisan cheese, Tim's Cascade potato chips, and beer from the Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau.
The airline's premium class is a comfortable step up from economy but much cheaper than first class, so you can get perks like extra legroom and free alcoholic beverages without paying for a first-class ticket. The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of the rare reward programs where you still earn miles by how many miles you actually fly most miles programs today are actually points based on how much you spend. Even though Alaska's network is more limited than other major carriers, you can redeem your miles with a long list of partners across the globe, including all of the airlines in the Oneworld alliance like American Airlines, Qantas, and British Airways, among others.
Since flying is the only practical way to get to Hawaii, it's no surprise that the island state has its own airline. The Honolulu-based company is No. You can fly from most major cities in the U. That doesn't mean that Hawaiian Airlines only flies domestically; on the contrary, it serves as a gateway to Asia and Oceania with direct flights to Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, and other Pacific Islands.
When you're flying to Hawaii, you probably have little to complain about. Even so, Hawaiian has some of the best records among U. It's also one of the few airlines that still offers full meals to economy class passengers, with the option to pay more for an upgraded meal.
A Southwest spokesperson says it's honored to make the list during one of the toughest years in the airline's history and credits the Southwest employees for its success. A spokesperson for Spirit says it's pleased to make the list and is "looking forward to climbing higher in the years to come. When contacted for comment on ranking weak spots, a spokesperson for Delta said the airline is putting customers first. A United spokesperson said the company is focused on continuing to improve customer experience.
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