Is Delta or American Airlines better to work for?

American Airlines is most highly rated for Compensation and benefits and Delta is most highly rated for Work/life balance.



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Voted the top airline in 2019 for keeping customers smiling, Alaska Airlines also has perks employees love to enjoy. With an impressive 82% employee approval rating and customers who love the rewards and benefits offered to fly with them, Alaska Airlines doesn't give anyone the cold shoulder.

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Yes, it is hard to get a job at Delta Air Lines. Delta Air Lines is a Fortune 500 company, making it harder to get a job than some airline competitors. The company does have a high turnover rate, so they are consistently seeking new employees; however, they are selective in who they hire.

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Getting hired at Delta is about as difficult as it is at any Fortune 500 company. It may take several weeks for the process to be completed. As always, knowing someone inside the company never hurts. As a matter of fact, if you get a referral, it typically guarantees a call from a Delta recruiter.

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American Airlines Reviews FAQs Is American Airlines a good company to work for? American Airlines has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 7,583 reviews left anonymously by employees. 70% of employees would recommend working at American Airlines to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business.

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Getting a job at Delta Air Lines is very hard. Jennifer Carpenter, the head of talent acquisition at Delta Air lines, recently had an interview with CBS News where she mentioned that only 0.5 percent of flight attendant applicants get hired.

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In 2019, American Airlines reported the highest average flight attendant salary ($69,664) among the major North American airlines, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Airline Data Project. United Airlines came in second ($66,363) and Delta came in third ($61,488).

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The highest-paying job at American Airlines is a Managing Director with a salary of $329,603 per year.

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Frontier Airlines offers the most rewarding domestic airline program, in terms of the value of miles earned. Both Alaska and Frontier still grant reward miles based on the number of miles flown versus flight cost.

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When comparing the experience between Delta Air Lines versus American Airlines, American wins in more categories, including the ability to achieve elite status more quickly. Although it doesn't have as many flight routes, Delta makes up for it with its superior in-flight experience and operations.

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Hourly pay at American Airlines ranges from an average of $13.31 to $51.11 an hour. American Airlines employees with the job title Flight Attendant make the most with an average hourly rate of $40.01, while employees with the title Ramp Agent make the least with an average hourly rate of $13.97.

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Non-Rev / Standby Travel (NRSA) One of the amazing benefits you have as a Delta employee is that you and your eligible family members/companions can travel on standby on all Delta flights either free or for a reduced rate.

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Delta employees receive generous traditional benefits such as a 401(k) with up to 9% matching, competitive salary, paid time off (two to five weeks of vacation, holidays, and seven days of personal time), health insurance, and more.

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The 10 Airlines With The Hottest Cabin Crews
  1. #1 Virgin Atlantic.
  2. #2 Singapore Airlines.
  3. #3 Etihad. Courtesy of Etihad.
  4. #4 Emirates.
  5. #5 Aer Lingus. Courtesy of Aer Lingus.
  6. #6 Lufthansa. Courtesy of Lufthansa.
  7. #7 Cathay Pacific. Courtesy of Cathay Pacific.
  8. #8 TAP Portugal. Courtesy of TAP.


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