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Deal Alert: Best & Worst Airlines Revealed! Plus: Top Airports,Customer Service, More



 
 
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Old October 28th, 2008, 12:47 AM posted to rec.travel.air
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Default Deal Alert: Best & Worst Airlines Revealed! Plus: Top Airports,Customer Service, More

Readers' Choice Awards
Monday, October 27, 2008
http://www.SmarterTravel.com/

SMARTER TRAVEL READERS' CHOICE AWARDS
Find Out The Winners ... And Losers!
We asked SmarterTravel.com readers to vote for their favorite and
least
favorite airlines and airports in our first ever Readers' Choice
Awards. More than 7,000 of you answered. The results are in and we've
counted your votes to determine the winners and losers--including some
surprises. Click on the links below to see how your favorite airline
ranked.
http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2755...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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AWARD CATEGORIES AND LINKS TO WINNERS
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1. See the Winners In All 16 Award Categories

Click on each category title to see the full voting results.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2755...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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2. Best Value Domestic Airline

Voters seem to think this low-cost carrier walks on water.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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3. Best Customer Service - Domestic Airline

The winner also has the lowest rate of passenger complaints.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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4. Best Airfare Prices - Domestic Airline

Smart bets on oil prices allowed this airline to keep its fares low.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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5. Best In-Seat Comfort - Domestic Airline

It's hard to beat the legroom offered by the category winner.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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6. Best Onboard Entertainment - Domestic Airline

Nothing makes a long flight pass quickly like Project Runway!

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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7. Best Routes and Availability - Domestic Airline

You can fly to more than 70 cities each on the top three airlines.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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8. Most Reliable On-Time Service - Domestic Airline

See which airline readers think most stays on schedule.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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9. Best Baggage Service - Domestic Airline

You count on this carrier to get your bags to the right place.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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10. Best Value Frequent Flyer Program - Domestic Airline

Simplicity wins over bells and whistles for our voters.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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11. Best Standard Economy Class - Domestic Airline

Fly this line for the best in-flight experience.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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12. Least Favorite Domestic Airline

The Award's biggest loser couldn't get a break this year.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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13. Cleanest Airline Cabin - Domestic Airline

Here's to crumb-free seat cushions and sweet-smelling toilets!

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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14. Dirtiest Airline Cabin - Domestic Airline

Bad reputations and dirty cabins seem to go hand in hand.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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15. Best Value International Airline

Find out which carrier readers turn to for overseas service.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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16. Favorite U.S. Airport

Did the food court win you over or was it the slot machines?

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

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17. Least Favorite U.S. Airport

Steer clear of this delay-prone airport.

Click: http://rd.SmarterTravel.com/?r=i2758...1&u=SL4F6B4DC5

 




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