While there is much to grumble about when it comes to flying in the U.S., a prestigious annual ranking reveals the American carriers consistently more likely to give passengers something to smile about.
For “full-service” flights — those with meals, an economy seat pitch of at least 31 inches and lie-flat business class beds — that carrier is JetBlue, according to AirlineRatings.com’s World’s Best Airline Awards for 2026, generated from traveller feedback and aviation experts. The New York-headquartered airline is the only U.S. carrier in the 25-strong global list, coming 17th overall, despite having a single-aisle fleet.
