AP News - Sam Salehpour, an engineer at Boeing, said
Wednesday that the aircraft company is taking manufacturing shortcuts
that could lead to jetliners breaking apart. Salehpour was testifying
about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, hundreds of which are in use, mostly on
international routes, while another Senate committee held a separate
hearing on the safety culture at Boeing. Read more.
WalletHub on 2024’s Best Airlines,
- Best Overall
– Alaska Airlines earned the highest overall WalletHub Score (68.07)
for the fourth time in six years, followed by SkyWest Airlines (65.96).
- Most Reliable
– Delta Air Lines has the lowest overall rate of cancellations, delays,
mishandled luggage and denied boardings. The next most reliable company
is SkyWest Airlines.
- Safety –
Spirit Airlines is the safest, with a low number of incidents and
accidents per 100,000 flight operations, no fatalities and fewer than 15
people injured between 2018 and 2023. Spirit Airlines also has a
relatively new fleet of aircrafts. The safety runner-up is Alaska
Airlines.
- Most Comfortable – Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways lead the pack in terms of in-flight experience, offering free amenities such as Wi-Fi, extra legroom, and complimentary snacks and beverages. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines & American Airlines are tied for the third position in this category.
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