Which Airlines Give the Most Bang for Your Buck?

This Sunday, we’ll be releasing the results of our first annual Editors’ Choice Awards, in which we’ll honor the airlines and providers that give customers the biggest bang for their buck. In the days leading up to the big reveal, we want to get your thoughts on some of the categories.

“Value” means something different to everyone, and when determining the Best-Value Airline in our Editors’ Choice Awards, we spent a lot of time thinking about exactly that. For some, “value” simply means getting something cheap. To others, it means paying more but getting a superior product. There’s no right or wrong definition, of course, just different tastes.

But when it comes to airlines, there are several things we can probably all agree on—and let’s face it, airlines have done so much to reduce customers’ expectations that there isn’t a whole lot left to disagree about. Most people at least want low prices, reasonable fees, and good service, which can be anything from upscale in-flight amenities to simply friendly staff.

So, which airlines give you the most bang for your buck? Why? Which airlines do you feel give you a poor value? Share your thoughts below, and check out our Editors’ Choice Awards this Sunday to see who we named as the Best-Value Airline. Thanks!