In Skytrax’s recent ranking of the best airlines in the world for 2025, Delta placed the highest on list — but in an abysmal 22nd place, followed by United in a miserable 51st. Meanwhile, Air Canada topped the list of North America’s top airlines for 2025, Delta came in second, and Canadian carrier Porter Airlines rounded out the top three.

This was the number one airline in the U.S. last year, based on its reliability, passenger experience and more.