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THE POINTS GUY RELEASES ITS NINTH ANNUAL BEST AIRLINES REPORT RANKING THE BEST AND WORST AIRLINES IN AMERICA
Today, The Points Guy (TPG), the media platform focused on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending, released its ninth annual Best Airlines Report. Delta Air Lines was named best airline in America for the seventh straight year, followed closely by United Airlines. The Points Guy uses a weighted formula to evaluate objective data from the previous year covering every aspect of a traveler's journey, from the booking process to baggage delivery, as well as the system for earning an
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