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Best airline in the US, according to AI
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were each named in 27 of 60 answers, the most of any brand. This is based on 60 answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.
- 15 real searches
- 4 AI assistants
- 60 answers read
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- Best overallDelta Air LinesNamed in 45% of answers
- Best for international connectionsUnited AirlinesNamed in 45% of answers
- Best for booking directlySouthwest AirlinesNamed in 43.3% of answers
- Best for comfortJetBlue AirwaysNamed in 35% of answers
- Best for west coast travelAlaska AirlinesNamed in 33.3% of answers
- Best for booking directAmerican AirlinesNamed in 30% of answers
The airlines brands AI recommends most
Share of the 60 answers that named each brand. The squares show which assistants named it.
- 1Delta Air LinesModels named: Delta OneCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 2United AirlinesModels named: PolarisCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 3Southwest AirlinesCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 4JetBlue AirwaysModels named: Mint, Mint ClassCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 5Alaska AirlinesCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 6American AirlinesCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 7Google FlightsCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 8SkyscannerCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 9KAYAKCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 10Hawaiian AirlinesCGPAYour brand? Add your link
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What the answers said about each brand. Prices are as quoted in the answers, not checked by us.
| Brand | Share of answers | Named by | Named best for | Models named | Prices quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 45% | 4 of 4 | best overall, booking direct, booking directly | Delta One | – |
| United Airlines | 45% | 4 of 4 | international connections, international travel, booking direct | Polaris | – |
| Southwest Airlines | 43.3% | 4 of 4 | booking directly, economy travelers, booking direct | – | – |
| JetBlue Airways | 35% | 4 of 4 | comfort, premium comfort, economy & in-flight experience | Mint, Mint Class | – |
| Alaska Airlines | 33.3% | 4 of 4 | west coast travel, rewards and fees, friendly service & west coast reach | – | – |
| American Airlines | 30% | 4 of 4 | booking direct, booking directly, global reach & network | – | – |
| Google Flights | 13.3% | 4 of 4 | best overall, overall searching & price tracking, searching | – | – |
| Skyscanner | 13.3% | 4 of 4 | finding cheap flights, flexible explore everywhere search, flexible dates, international flights | – | – |
| KAYAK | 13.3% | 4 of 4 | comparing deals, feature-rich aggregator, overall comparison and price alerts | – | – |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 10% | 3 of 4 | loyalty program and regional strength, leisure and west coast routes, west coast and hawaii travel | – | – |
What people in the US ask, answered
Each answer is our summary of what the four assistants said.
Which airline credit card do AI assistants name as the best?
The assistants did not single out one airline credit card as best. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines were the airlines named most overall for this category. The answers did not name a specific card for this question.
Which credit card is best for airlines?
The assistants did not single out one credit card as best for airlines. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines were the airlines named most overall for this category. The answers did not name a specific card for this question.
What is the best airline in the US?
Delta Air Lines was named as best overall in some answers. United Airlines was named for international connections and international travel. Southwest Airlines was named for economy travelers.
Which airline credit card is best for earning miles?
The assistants did not single out one airline credit card as best for earning miles. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines were the airlines named most overall for this category. The answers did not name a specific card for this question.
Which airline mileage credit card do AI assistants recommend?
The assistants did not single out one airline mileage credit card as best. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines were the airlines named most overall for this category. The answers did not name a specific card for this question.
Which airline miles card is best?
The assistants did not single out one airline miles card as best. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines were the airlines named most overall for this category. The answers did not name a specific card for this question.
What is the best airline booking website?
Google Flights was named as best overall and for overall searching and price tracking. Skyscanner was named for finding cheap flights and flexible dates. KAYAK was named for comparing deals and overall comparison and price alerts.
When is the best time to buy airline tickets in the US?
The assistants did not single out a best time to buy airline tickets. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines were the airlines named most overall for this category. The answers did not name a specific time for this question.
What is the best flight airline in the US?
Delta Air Lines was named as best overall in some answers. United Airlines was named for international connections and international travel. Southwest Airlines was named for economy travelers.
Which airlines are best to fly in the US?
Delta Air Lines was named as best overall in some answers. United Airlines was named for international connections and international travel. Southwest Airlines was named for economy travelers.
What are the best airline booking sites?
Google Flights was named as best overall and for overall searching and price tracking. Skyscanner was named for finding cheap flights and flexible dates. KAYAK was named for comparing deals and overall comparison and price alerts.
What are the best airlines in the US?
Delta Air Lines was named as best overall in some answers. United Airlines was named for international connections and international travel. Southwest Airlines was named for economy travelers.
What is the best airline ticket website?
Google Flights was named as best overall and for overall searching and price tracking. Skyscanner was named for finding cheap flights and flexible dates. KAYAK was named for comparing deals and overall comparison and price alerts.
What is the best airline search engine?
Google Flights was named as best overall and for overall searching and price tracking. Skyscanner was named for finding cheap flights and flexible dates. KAYAK was named for comparing deals and overall comparison and price alerts.
What is the best airline website?
Google Flights was named as best overall and for overall searching and price tracking. Skyscanner was named for finding cheap flights and flexible dates. KAYAK was named for comparing deals and overall comparison and price alerts.
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How we count
We ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the questions people in the US actually search for (15 for this category), asked from the US, and read every answer: 60 answers here.
A brand scores when an answer recommends it. Its rank is the share of answers that named it. Shops, review sites and brands an answer warns against are not counted. Different spellings of the same brand are merged.
This is what the assistants said on 17 October 2026, not our own opinion: we do not test products. We ask again every month. Paid listings are labelled and never change the ranking. There are no affiliate links on this page.
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