Best US Airline Loyalty Program: American Airlines AAdvantageAmerican Airlines is a repeat winner in perhaps our highest-profile aviation award: Best U.S. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYBest US Airline Elite Status: American Airlines AAdvantage Executive PlatinumAmerican Airlines' top-tier Executive Platinum status took the top spot for Best U.S. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUYBest International First Class: Air France La PremiereAir France rolled out its new La Premiere first-class cabin in 2025 — and wow, was it ever a showstopper. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYBest US Economy Cabin: JetBlueJetBlue again takes home the TPG Award for the best economy cabin among U.S. carriers. BEN MUTZABAUGH/THE POINTS GUYBest Innovation in Airline Loyalty: Alaska Airlines Atmos RewardsAlaska Airlines' and Hawaiian Airlines' new joint Atmos Rewards program stands out as another clear "innovation" winner for 2026.