Tagged: ranking

The World's Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2026

The state of global peace in 2026 is pretty grim, according to an annual report. And according to your own eyes if you've followed the news lately. Each year, the Institute for…

Everybody's Least Favorite U.S. Airline Named Best U.S. Airline in New Ranking

One U.S. carrier sometimes seems less like an airline than a punchline. If you're making a joke about crummy service, outrageous fees, or uncomfortable seats in the skies, it's highly…

The Oscars of Airports Were Handed Out, and the U.S. Did About as Well as You'd Expect

Those of you reading this on your phones while stuck in a seemingly endless TSA line will probably not be surprised to learn that the U.S. didn't do so hot on the latest ranking of the…

Bet You Can Guess How the U.S. Did on This Ranking of the World’s Best Airlines

On a new ranking of the world's airlines, U.S.-based carriers failed to make the top 10, probably because U.S.–based carriers are mediocre to terrible. The list was released by…

What Are the Best U.S. Cities for Vegan and Vegetarian Travelers?

An estimated 18 million Americans, give or take, are vegan or vegetarian. And some domestic destinations do a better job than others when it comes to catering to that meatless…

The Best Airports in the U.S. Have Been Ranked By Travelers

Overall customer satisfaction with airports in the United States and Canada actually improved this year, according to the annual passenger survey released last week by J.D.…

The Cheapest Cities in Europe to Visit in 2025—and the Most Expensive

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Travelers hunting for bargains in Europe will have the best luck looking eastward. That sage advice is borne out by the latest City Costs…

The World's Most On-Time Airlines and Airports Named in New Report

Severe weather, computer problems, and, in the U.S., an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers combined to thwart airlines' efforts to stay punctual in 2024. Yet many carriers…

Flight Routes with the Most Turbulence, According to Global Data

Because in-flight turbulence can occur with little warning, predicting whether a ride in the sky will be bumpy or smooth is not easy—in fact, the most dependable weather models won't…

How Safe Are U.S. Airlines Compared with the Rest of the World? Safety Monitor Has Answers

The swarms of flight delays and cancellations plaguing airports were easily the worst parts of travel in 2022—and so far the same issues haven't exactly made 2023 a happy new year for…

The World’s Best Airlines Ranking Is Out—and the U.S. Didn’t Do So Hot

This year, air travelers have endured a parade of woes. But even as an understaffed commercial aviation industry struggles to keep up with heightened demand following the easing of…

America’s Best Beach—for Now. What’s the Point of This Annual Ranking?

Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach (pictured above), a pristine, 16-mile stretch of sand and grass-covered dunes on a tiny island in North Carolina's Outer Banks, is the best beach in the…

The U.S. Has 8 of the 10 Busiest Airports in the World

Eight of the world's 10 busiest airports are located in the United States, including the busiest of all: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). That's according to an…