The 10 best airlines in North America

Overall rank: 71

Why it's awesome: American Airlines is the world's largest airline. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier was formed following the 2015 merger of US Airways and American Airlines.

American Airlines operates a fleet of around 950 mainline jets.

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Overall rank: 68

Why it's awesome: Air Transat is a Montreal-based leisure airline. Founded in 1987, Air Transat's business is built around package vacation deals to 60 destinations across, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.

For 2018, Air Transat was named World's Best Leisure Airline.

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Overall rank: 62

Why it's awesome: Porter Airlines is a small Toronto, Canada-based regional carrier. Porter is known for its fleet of Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 turboprop airliners and its home base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The airport is located on an island in Lake Ontario next to downtown Toronto.

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Overall rank: 57

Why it's awesome: Southwest Airlines is the largest low-cost airline in the world and the largest operator of the Boeing 737. The Dallas-based airline is famous for the "Southwest Effect" which is a reference to the lowering of prices once the carrier enters a market.

For 2018, Southwest also won the award for Best Low-Cost Airline in the US.

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Overall rank: 54

Why it's awesome: WestJet is Canada's second largest airline. WestJet entered service in 1997 and now boasts a fleet of more than 120 Boeing narrow-body and wide-body jets.

This year, the carrier, which is based in Calgary, also won the award for Best Low-Cost Airline in North America.

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Overall rank: 42

Why it's awesome: Founded in 1998, JetBlue has developed into a leading boutique carrier in North America.

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Overall rank: 38

Why it's awesome: Alaska Airlines is now the fifth largest airline in the US following its 2016 acquisition of Virgin America. The Seattle, Washington-based carrier has earned top marks over the years for its friendly and relaxed service.

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Overall rank: 37

Why it's awesome: Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is the second largest airline in the world. The airline earned rave reviews for its Delta One business class suite and its new Premium Select international premium economy service.

Delta is updating its fleet with more than 300 new Airbus jet expected to enter service over the next few years.

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Overall rank: 30

Why it's awesome: Established in 1937, Air Canada has been named the best airline in North America for the second year in a row. The Canadian flag carrier is in the midst of a major fleet and product overhaul with new Boeing and Airbus jets expected to enter service in 2019.

Air Canada also took home the awards for Best Business Class in North America and Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness in North America.

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