One airline soars above the rest in 2025 rankings while two major carriers crash to bottom

Despite another year of flight delays, cancellations and passenger complaints, no U.S. airline truly soared in 2025 — though one carrier stood out as the industry’s top performer, while two tied for the lowest rankings.

On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal released its annual ranking of the best and worst airlines. While some industry gains were spotlighted, overall performance did not improve year over year — even with higher fares and major airline investments.

By a wide margin,...