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Discount airlines hit the market with a resounding slap that is still being felt by the big air travel providers, but how do you know which discount airlines are the best ones?

Safety: If airline safety is your top concern or at least one of the top ones, then you may want to see what the FAA has to say about the airline you’re interested in. Airline Safety Records http://www.airline-safety-records.com/ are compiled according to statistics provided by the FAA, the NTSB and the U.S. Department of Transportation. You can check the airline’s last one-year and five-year ratings.

Price Quite often the issue of price outweighs the safety aspect when selecting your airline. Think about it, how many times do you compare safety ratings and how many times do you compare prices? To get the best price for your flight, check with several discount websites, then check with the airline’s website and finally, call the airline.

Comfort: If you love the finer things then a discount airline might not be for you, but if you’re just worried about leg room the discount flights may actually fit the bill. Many of the more popular cheap airlines have upgraded their accommodations and feature leather seats, expanded legroom, in-seat satellite television and free snacks.

The difference between standard airlines and discount ones started with a huge line drawn in the sand and price dictated your choice, but as the industry has adapted and adjusted, the line in the sand has become almost invisible and the consumer comes out a winner with more options, cheaper rates, more comfort and, in most cases, better safety records.