What airlines to avoid in 2023?

Frontier is the worst US airline in 2023, and Spirit isn't far behind, according to recent study — see the list of the top 10 airlines
  • Frontier was named the worst US airline in 2023 by claims management company AirAdvisor.
  • Spirit, another low-cost airline, was ranked the second-worst on the list.




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A resounding 87% of survey respondents expect to travel at least as much as they did in the prior year, with 49% selecting that they expect to travel more. This is especially true among younger respondents, with 59% of those between the ages of 18 to 26 planning to travel more in 2023.

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In 2023, we will witness a further acceleration of contactless technologies, such as biometric identification, touchless check-in, and self-service kiosks. These measures aim to minimize physical contact, enhance safety, and provide a more efficient and hygienic travel experience.

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Why are flights so expensive in 2023? Flights cost even more in early 2023 than they do now. Factors such as fuel costs, staffing shortages, aging IT infrastructure and hidden fees all contribute to expensive flights in 2023.

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Where does Janet Airlines go? Janet flights fly out of Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, from a terminal and parking lot dedicated to the highly classified airline.

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Spirit. Like Frontier, Spirit has the skinniest rows of any American airline, with a seat pitch of 28 inches — and they don't recline. Spirit lagged at 8 out of 10 American airlines studied in the in The Points Guys' 2021 report.

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Here's the ranking of US airlines from MOST complaints in May 2022 to LEAST complaints in May 2022:
  • American Airlines (575 complaints)
  • United Airlines (400 complaints)
  • Frontier Airlines (301 complaints)
  • Delta Air Lines (281 complaints)
  • Spirit Airlines (269 complaints)
  • JetBlue Airways (244 complaints)


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Around two to four weeks before your departure is the sweet spot for the best deals on international tickets. Purchasing them on a Sunday could also cut the cost of your travel while Fridays and Saturdays are some of the most expensive days to book.

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The Best Airports in the World 2023
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) It's no surprise this picturesque airport has clinched the top spot. ...
  • Tokyo Haneda (HND) ...
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) ...
  • Madrid Barajas Airport(MAD) ...
  • Kansai International Airport (KIX) ...
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)


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What are the least safe airlines?
  • Nepal Airlines (Nepal)
  • Airblue (Pakistan)
  • Sriwijawa Air (Indonesia)
  • Blue Wing (Suriname)
  • Pakistan International Airlines (Pakistan)
  • Air Algerie (Algeria)


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Running since 1929, Hawaiian is among the oldest airlines in the world but, remarkably, it has never suffered a single fatal crash or hull loss.

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New airlines launched in 2023 - the list is now open (as of 9/9/23)
  • Ghana Airlines. ...
  • Aerus (Mexico) ...
  • Centrum (Uzbekistan) ...
  • Air Samarkand (Uzbekistan) ...
  • Sky Vision Airlines (Egypt) ...
  • Air Moana (French Polynesia, France) ...
  • ESAV Airlines (Ecuador) ...
  • Yazd Air (Iran)


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Conclusion. The pilot shortage experienced in 2023 is a multifaceted issue driven by increased air service demand, an aging pilot workforce, stringent training requirements, and more. Regions such as North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East are among those most impacted by the shortage.

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2025 – 34,000 pilots shortage
More than 34,000 newly trained pilots needed by 2025. The FAA predicts that air travel demand will continue to grow at a rate of 4.3 percent per year, even as more than 4,100 pilots per year retire in the US alone.

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