Instalocate’s list of top 10 airlines for Thanksgiving travel
Delayed flight, being stuck at the airport — these are not the stories we want you to tell this Thanksgiving. We at Instalocate came up with a list of top-performing airlines for you to help you plan your travel better this holiday season. We analyzed the on-time performance of the top airlines in the USA during Thanksgiving of 2018 (Nov 16 to Nov 28, 2018 period). Below is the list of best-performing airlines:
- Spirit Airlines:
Spirit is an ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida. The airline’s staff makes sure that you get to reunite with your family without much hassle. Spirit topped our list with an outstanding on-time performance of 88%.
2. American Airlines:
American Airlines is part of the folklore of US aviation history. It is one of the largest airlines in the world serving millions of passengers all over the world. With an on-time performance of 86.7%, it secures the second spot on the list.
3. Delta Airlines:
The nation’s second-largest airline and 95 years old, Delta is loved by its passengers for its high-tech innovations at check-in and boarding Internationally. It will help you to reach your family and friends this Thanksgiving with an amazing on-time performance of 86%.
4. Southwest Airlines:
Southwest is the world’s largest low-cost carrier with an on-time performance of 83%. The main attraction for air travelers is its “bags fly free” policy. It allows you to take two checked bags for free. An on-time flight with free checked bags, Southwest is perfect to fly with on this Thanksgiving!
5. Alaska Airlines:
Alaska Airlines is now the fifth-largest airline in the U.S. and it flies to more than 100 destinations. It secures a spot in our list with an on-time performance of 82% on last Thanksgiving, It attracts passengers by serving Starbucks coffee and craft beer on all flights Seattle-based carrier.
6. United Airlines:
Chicago-based United operates a large domestic and international route network and has an extensive presence in the Asia-Pacific region. It has an on-time performance of 81%. Not just for its on-time performance, passengers pick United for its lounges.
7. Frontier Airlines:
Frontier Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It is on the second last spot on our list with an on-time performance of 78%.
8. JetBlue Airlines:
Catching up with its motto “You Above All; Inspiring Humanity”, JetBlue tried to get its passengers on time with an on-time performance of 72%. Although passengers love JetBlue’s “Fly-Fi” service they are not impressed with the poor on-time performance!
Every year hundreds of people waste time stuck at the airport due to the holiday traffic. If you are flying this holiday season, please also check the list of Top Airports and Worst Airports.
Also, if you want to spend your holiday time with your family and not being stuck at the airport predict your flight delays with Instalocate using www.instalocate.com/prediction.
Using Instalocate, you can now predict the chances of flight delays and cancellations even before the airlines announce it. You can take relevant actions such as reschedule your flight, inform your cab to come late or add one more meeting in your busy schedule! Read more.
