We’ve had a lot of reports from groups telling us which are the best airlines out there based on research and data, but now a new report is revealing the best airlines based on feedback from actual travelers.
TripAdvisor has just come out with their 2019 Travelers Choice awards for airlines, revealing the world’s best airlines based on the quantity and quality of airline reviews and ratings submitted by travelers worldwide, over a 12-month period on TripAdvisor Flights.
Singapore Airlines is named "Best Airline in the World," but I suspect most Iowa travelers will be MORE interested in the best North American carrier - Southwest Airlines.
Top Ten International Airlines
- Singapore Airlines, Singapore
- Qatar Airways, Qatar
- EVA Air, Taiwan
- Emirates, United Arab Emirates
- Japan Airlines, Japan
- Southwest Airlines, United States
- Azul, Brazil
- Air New Zealand, New Zealand
- Jet2.com, United Kingdom
- ANA (All Nippon Airways), Japan
Other North American winners:
- Best Major Airline: Delta Air Lines
- Best Mid-Size Airlines: Alaska Airlines; WestJet & Hawaiian Airlines
- Best Low Cost Airline: Southwest Airlines & JetBlue
- Best Airline Canada: WestJet
- Best Airline Caribbean: Cayman Airways