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The worst airlines of 2019 have been revealed

The carriers you should avoid. - by Laura Barry
  • 27 Dec 2019

WATCH: Want to know which are the best airlines to fly with? Watch the video below to see the 2019 ranking of the best airlines in the world.

No one enjoys waiting at airports or enduring long flights in cramped economy seats, but flying with a sub-par airline can make the whole experience worse.

The annual Which? study analyses both long and short haul flights across the world to determine the best and worst airlines to fly with by surveying 6500 travellers. The airlines are graded against criteria such as boarding process, comfort of the seats, meal options, in-flight entertainment, value for money, seat pitch (size of the seating area, including legroom) and the punctuality of flights – and given a percentage rating.

Ryanair and British Airways were the absolute worst for short haul travel, Ryan Air winning the title of worst short haul airline for the sixth time in a row, and given the lowest score of 44%. British Airways received a 55% rating. American Airlines was ranked the worst for long haul flights receiving a 48% rating.

Check out the full list below.

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Worst Short Haul 2019

  1. Ryan Air
  2. Vueling
  3. British Airways
  4. Wizz Air
  5. TUI Airways
  6. Flybe
  7. Tap Portugal
  8. KLM
  9. Easyjet
  10. Eurowings
  11. Lufthansa
  12. Norwegian
  13. Swiss
  14. AER Lingus
  15. SAS Scandinavian Airlines
  16. Jet2
  17. Aurigny Air Services

Worst Long Haul 2019

  1. American Airlines
  2. British Airways
  3. Etihad Airlines
  4. Air Canada
  5. United Airlines
  6. Qantas
  7. TUI Airways
  8. Delta Airlines
  9. Thai Airways
  10. Air Transat
  11. KLM
  12. Virgin Atlantic
  13. Emirates
  14. Qatar Airways
  15. Singapore Airlines

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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