The J.D. Power 2025 North America Airline Satisfaction Study found that overall passenger satisfaction for North American airlines is up 6 points from 2024.
Airline staff play a crucial role in passenger satisfaction, with positive interactions leading to increased customer satisfaction in the economy/basic economy segment.
Less than 10% of North American airline passengers experienced problems, with flight delays being the most common issue.
Passenger experience is directly linked to brand loyalty, as passengers who rate their air travel experience as 'perfect' are more likely to fly that airline again.