DELTA NAMED BEST US AIRLINE

Delta Air Lines has been named the best airline in the United States, earning recognition for its performance in the highly competitive American aviation industry.

The recognition highlights the airline’s standing among US carriers and its efforts to maintain service quality, operational reliability and customer satisfaction.

Delta Air Lines has retained its position as the Best US Airline for the third consecutive year at the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards.

The recognition highlights the airline’s continued efforts to improve passenger experience through premium travel services, customer support, operational performance and digital innovation.

Beyond the overall airline award, Delta received five additional honours, bringing its total to six awards at this year’s ceremony.

The airline was named Best US First Class for its Delta First service aboard the Airbus A321neo and Best US Business Class for its Delta One offering. Its Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport also received the Best US Airline Lounge award.

Delta’s SkyMiles loyalty programme earned the Best Loyalty Programme award for the first time, while its Fly Delta mobile application was recognised as the Best Airline App.

The awards reflect growing competition among airlines to attract and retain passengers through improved services, comfortable travel experiences and convenient digital platforms.

Delta said retaining the overall title for three consecutive years reflects its commitment to meeting changing passenger expectations and improving the quality of service throughout the travel journey.

The latest recognition adds to the airline’s achievements in 2026. The Points Guy also named Delta the number one US airline for the eighth consecutive year, while TIME included it among America's Best Companies for 2026.

The awards further strengthen Delta’s position in the US aviation market, particularly in premium travel and customer experience.