A new survey of thousands of travelers finds the top airlines. How does your favorite fare?

Airplane travel isn't always so friendly for today's passengers. That's what Consumer Reports found in its survey to determine the best and worst airlines.

The Survey

"We asked almost 15,000 subsribers to rate their overall satisfaction with the airlines and also things like seat comfort and service," Greg Daugherty from Consumer Reports says.

US Airways was at the bottom of the ratings.

"US Airways got very low ratings for cabin-crew service, baggage handling, seat comfort and entertainment options," Daugherty says.

United didn't do much better for overall satisfaction. And Delta, Metro Airport's biggest carrier, ranked 3rd from the bottom. With most airlines, one of the biggest complaints was high fees.

But on Southwest, the top-rated airline, 93 percent of travelers said they dind't have to pay fees for services like checking a bag, choosing a seat or for food and drinks.

"Southwest is one of the few airlines that lets you check two bags for free. And it was the only airline that had the highest scores for cabin-crew service and check-in," according to Daugherty.

JetBlue came in at number two in the survey. It was the only airline to receive a high rating for its in-flight entertainment, and its seats generally have more leg room.

Full Disclosure

Consumer Reports says there is some good news on the horizon. Airlines are going to be required to include all fees and taxes in advertised fares. And airlines are going to be required to spell out their fees on their websites. The new rules are due to go into effect later this year.