How reliable is Delta Airlines?

Delta has been recognized as the best U.S. airline and most reliable airline for 2021 by the consumer website WalletHub.



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Delta is one of the most reliable air service companies worldwide. It has been in operation for many decades.

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Verdict. The revamped main cabin service is a game-changer for economy fliers and firmly puts Delta into the top-tier of main cabin options for long-haul travelers.

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Delta charges less baggage fees and makes basic economy more tolerable for a frugal traveler. United, on other hand, has a stronger loyalty program, cheaper award prices and a stronger presence when it comes to global connections.

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Their planes are well taken care of and they have great in-flight entertainment, with lots of viewing options, with screens on the backs of seats in most of their planes. But these perks come with a price because as you'll see in the cons section, Delta is a higher-cost airline. Ready to book your next flight?

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The rankings determined that Delta had the lowest rate of cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings among U.S. carriers. Delta has been honored as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for the 9th year in a row by Fortune, ranking higher on the list than any other airline.

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Of the top 10 domestic airlines, Allegiant, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines had the worst records for on-time flights, based on the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' report for August 2022, the most recent data available. At the top of the list, with the best record, was Delta, which had an 83% on-time arrival rate.

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Seat Class: Delta Airlines offers different seat classes, including economy, premium economy, business class, and first class. Economy class tickets tend to be more affordable, while premium cabins come at a higher price. The perceived cheapness of Delta tickets may be related to booking in economy class.

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Delta Airlines Weaknesses
  • Relies on one market. The nature of the business that Delta Airlines runs is that its biggest market is just North America, which accounted for around 82% of total revenue in 2021. ...
  • Higher attrition rate. ...
  • Aircraft concerns.


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Best International Airlines
  • Garuda Indonesia.
  • Oman Air.
  • Japan Airlines.
  • Singapore Airlines.
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Cathay Pacific Airways.
  • Asiana Airlines.
  • ANA All Nippon Airways.


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Delta, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are tied for No. 2 in passenger comfort. WalletHub names Envoy, a regional airline owned by American, as the safest airline.

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According to the AirAdvisor Airline Safety Score, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines are all the safest. Each had a perfect accident record in 2022 and had no reported incidents based on data from IATA.

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1. Singapore Airlines: The Singapore flag-carrier has been named Airline of the Year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023 in Paris. Click through the gallery to see the best of the rest.

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Delta Air Lines: 2,731 canceled (3.3%), 17,092 delayed (21.0%). JetBlue: 710 canceled (2.8%), 9,088 delayed (35.9%). Southwest Airlines: 1,163 canceled (1.1%), 31,409 delayed (29.5%).

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Why is Delta having so many issues? As always, staffing. Despite an unprecedented hiring spree, Delta still regularly doesn't have enough pilots or flight attendants ready to operate all its flights when things go wrong. Throw in a bad storm during a busy travel week, and things can fall apart quickly.

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Which airline is least likely to cancel flights? BTS data from July 2021 to June 2022 shows Hawaiian performed best of all U.S. airlines with just a 0.81% cancellation rate. Delta took second place again — with a cancellation rate of 1.63%.

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Delta Air Lines has had two accidents, but with a higher rate of fatalities per accident, which has been recorded at 134. But with two accidents, this is far less than the likes of United Airlines and American Airlines.

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Here are 10 things you can do to increase your odds of flying first class for free:
  1. Dress the part. ...
  2. Ask for an upgrade. ...
  3. Be early. ...
  4. Travel solo. ...
  5. Travel during peak times. ...
  6. Sit next to the baby or take the middle seat. ...
  7. Give up your spot. ...
  8. Check your seat.


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