There’s always so much attention on the pointy end of the plane – business and first class. But for most, the decision of which airline to fly comes down to the most comfortable economy seat.
Here are our picks for the best airlines to fly economy in.
1. JetBlue
JetBlue is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in New York City. The airline was founded in 1999 and operates over 1,000 flights per day to more than 100 destinations in the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. JetBlue is known for its low fares, friendly service, and comfortable seats.
The airline plans to increase its focus on domestic operations in 2019 with the launch of a new loyalty program and the addition of new routes from New York City and Boston.
2. Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The airline was founded in 1971 and operates over 4,000 flights per day to more than 100 destinations in the United States and 10 other countries. Southwest is known for its low fares, friendly service, and frequent flyer program.
As of 2018, JetBlue serves 101 cities in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The airline plans to increase its focus on domestic operations in 2019 with the launch of a new loyalty program and the addition of new routes from New York City and Boston.
3. Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Miramar, Florida. The airline was founded in 1980 and operates over 600 flights per day to more than 60 destinations in the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. Spirit is known for its ultra-low fares, fee-based services, and often controversial marketing campaigns.
In recent years, the airline has also made a push to appeal to more business travelers, with an expanded network of flights to major cities. As it looks to the future, Spirit is hoping to continue to grow its market share and become a major player in the airline industry.
4. Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The airline was founded in 1997 and operates over 400 flights per day to more than 120 destinations in the United States. Allegiant is known for its low fares, focus on leisure travel, and unique business model.
In addition to its scheduled services, Allegiant Air also offers charter flights and vacation packages. The airline is known for its low fares and friendly customer service.
5. Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The airline was founded in 1994 and operates over 1,000 flights per day to more than 90 destinations in the United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Frontier is known for its low fares, “unbundled” pricing structure, and animal mascot
In addition to its domestic operations, Frontier also offers flights to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. With its growing fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Frontier is well-positioned to continue its expansion in the years ahead.
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