America’s Most Popular Airlines

According to popularity data from YouGov Ratings, Southwest is the most popular airline, beating out Delta Air Lines and American Airlines for the top spot.

Learn more about YouGov Ratings, and see the full list of 35 airlines.

Related topics

Related content

As Spirit shuts down operations, which airlines stand to gain the most?

More trips, bigger budgets, diverse experiences: Inside affluent travel

Value perception keeps Southwest aloft amid recent turbulence

Boomers are still shaping travel demand — here’s how

Gas station growth from high-mileage drivers comes from visits, not spend per trip

Globetrotter guide: US international traveler outlook 2026

The road ahead: US next-gen car outlook 2025

Delta Air Lines’ premium ambition is showing up in the numbers

How income shapes the hunt for a new vehicle in America

America’s car owners are loyal to their vehicle type especially SUV drivers

How fuel loyalty programs fare among American drivers

What economy-conscious travelers want from hotels - and how Hilton measures up

Golf travelers: Who they are and how they move

Are rising tariffs influencing US consumers’ car buying choices?

How US car owners handle maintenance: A look by brand and age

Canadian cooldown: sentiment toward U.S. travel plummets amid political tensions

What are the impediments to the EV shift among environmentalist Americans?

Top hotels considered by Americans traveling with their furry companions

Who’s driving and potentially buying Honda and Nissan? A look at their US customer demographics

Who’s in the front of the plane? First-class demographics, travel preferences, and favorite airlines

Booking burnout: US travel stress report 2025

Women are more likely to be primary decision makers for grocery shopping, men for finance

Charging forward: US electric vehicles report 2024

Where are luxury travelers and parents vacationing this year?

Top domestic vacation destinations for Americans

The US Destination Rankings 2024: Where travelers want to go next

Navigating sustainability – Insights into US consumer trends for 2024

Lufthansa finds early takers for Green Fares - What do flyers in the US feel about going green?

US: Priceline launches AI-powered chatbot - What do customers feel about chatbots and AI?

US: Walmart to expand its EV charging network - Which retailers do potential EV buyers prefer?

US: Holland America Line will embark on longer journeys - How keen are cruise passengers this year?

US: Which ad channels are best for reaching EV considerers in 2023?

US: Major League Baseball, Booking.com team up - How popular is the platform among audiences?

US: JetBlue’s latest push for ‘green’ travel - What do flyers have to say about sustainability?

US: United Airlines creates a green fuel fund - What do flyers think of green energy?

US: Delta-American Express launch new travel savings offer - But how many of its flyers use Express?