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The J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study measures passengers’ satisfaction with their airport experience
among mega-, large-, and medium-size airports in North America. The study provides actionable insights that can support industry stakeholders in improving their performance and passengers’ overall airport experience.

Key Dates*

  • 2024 Fielding Begins: August 2023
  • 2024 First Data Publish: December 6, 2023
  • 2024 Second Data Publish: March 6, 2024
  • 2024 Third Data Publish: June 5, 2024
  • 2024 Final Results and Press Release: September 18, 2024

* Subject to change

Brands Targeted to be Profiled (Final profiled list will be available upon study publication) 

Mega

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport/Wold (MSP)
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Large
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
  • Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC)
  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC)
  • John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • San Antionio International Airport (SAT)
Medium
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
  • Kahului Airport (OGG)
  • Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
  • Bradley International Airport (BDL)
  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)

(Updated 11/06/2023)

The J.D. Power North America Airline Satisfaction Study measures passenger satisfaction among business and leisure travelers of major airline carriers in North America with the entire air travel experience, from reservation to baggage retrieval, based on a recent flight experience. The study is continuously fielded throughout the year.

The study measures performance and satisfaction by class of cabin.  The report will be grouped by three categories:  First Class and Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy.  The modified factor model measures passenger satisfaction with airline carriers based on performance in seven factors: reservation, check-in, boarding, baggage, aircraft, flight crew, in-flight services, costs & fees. We will continue to expand coverage of airline lounges, amenities, boarding, baggage, food & beverage, in-flight entertainment plus connectivity.

Key Dates*

  • 2024 Study Fielding Begins: April 2023
  • 2024 First Data Publish: August 23, 2023
  • 2024 Second Data Publish: November 1, 2023
  • 2024 Third Data Publish: February 14, 2024
  • 2024 Final Data and Press Release Publish: May 8, 2024
  • 2025 Study Fielding Begins: March 2024

*Subject to change

Brands Targeted to be Profiled (Final profiled list will be available upon study publication) 

First/Business

  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • United Airlines

Premium Economy

  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • United Airlines
  • WestJet

Economy/Basic Economy

  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Allegiant Air
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • WestJet

(Updated 01/11/2024)

The J.D. Power North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study measures customer satisfaction with the entire airport rental car experience, from reservation to vehicle return. Subscribers may leverage J.D. Power data to better understand their competitive position and measure components that drive overall rental car satisfaction at North
American airport locations. 

Key Dates*

  • 2024 Study Fielding Begins: August 2023
  • 2024 First Data Publish: January 24, 2024
  • 2024 Second Data Publish: April 17, 2024
  • 2024 Third Data Publish: July 2, 2024
  • 2024 Final Results Publish and Press Release: October 9, 2024

*Subject to change


2024 Brands Targeted to be Profiled (Final profiled list will be available upon study publication) 

  • ACE Rent A Car
  • Advantage Rent A Car
  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Enterprise
  • Fox Rent A Car
  • Hertz
  • National
  • Payless
  • Thrifty
  • Sixt

(Updated 11/06/2023)

Hoteliers who make their customer experience a priority will reap the benefits in profits and reputation. Understanding the Voice of the Customer is the first step in targeting performance improvement initiatives that may increase overall guest satisfaction. High levels of satisfaction correlate markedly with influencing guest retention, incremental spend and brand loyalty, which contribute to a healthier bottom line.

The J.D. Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study measures guest satisfaction with the entire hotel stay experience, from pre-stay communication to check-out, based on a recent guest stay. The study benchmarks brand performance in each of the following market segments: luxury, upper upscale, upscale, upscale extended stay, upper midscale, upper midscale and midscale extended stay, midscale, economy extended stay and economy. See the complete brand list below. 

Subscribers to the North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study will have the opportunity to meet directly with the J.D. Power team to better understand the results and discuss actionable recommendations for performance improvement. Subscribers also have access to the analytical tools and consultation needed to gain a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of your brand’s performance relative to competitive brands in the marketplace. 

Key Dates*

  • 2024 Study Fielding Begins: June 2023
  • 2024 First Data Publish: October 18, 2023
  • 2024 Second Data Publish: January 16, 2024
  • 2024 Third Data Publish: April 16, 2024
  • 2024 Final Results Publish and Press Release: July 16, 2024
  • 2025 Study Fielding Begins: June 2024
*Subject to change

Brands Targeted to be Profiled (Final profiled list will be available upon study publication) 

Luxury
  • Conrad Hotels & Resorts
  • Destination Hotels by Hyatt
  • Fairmont
  • Four Seasons
  • Grand Hyatt
  • InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  • JW Marriott
  • Loews Hotels
  • The Luxury Collection
  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • W Hotels
  • Waldorf Astoria
Upper Upscale
  • Autograph Collection
  • Canopy by Hilton
  • Curio Collection by Hilton
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton
  • Graduate Hotels
  • Hard Rock Hotels
  • Hilton Hotels & Resorts
  • Hotel Indigo
  • Hyatt Centric
  • Hyatt Regency
  • Kimpton
  • Le Meridien
  • Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts
  • Marriott 
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts
  • Renaissance Hotels
  • Royal Sonesta
  • Sheraton
  • Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • Tribute Portfolio
  • Westin Hotels & Resorts
Upscale
  • AC Hotels by Marriott
  • aloft Hotels
  • Ascend Collection
  • Best Western Premier
  • BW Premier Collection
  • Cambria Hotels
  • Courtyard by Marriott
  • Crowne Plaza
  • Delta Hotels
  • DoubleTree by Hilton
  • element
  • Four Points by Sheraton
  • Hilton Garden Inn
  • Hyatt Place
  • Radisson
  • Sonesta Hotels & Resorts
  • Sonesta Select
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  • Wyndham Hotels
Upscale Extended Stay
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton
  • Hyatt House
  • Residence Inn
  • Staybridge Suites
Upper Midscale
  • Best Western Plus
  • Clarion
  • Comfort Inn
  • Comfort Suites
  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
  • Drury Hotels
  • Fairfield
  • Hampton by Hilton
  • Holiday Inn
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • La Quinta by Wyndham
  • Trademark Collection by Wyndham
  • Wyndham Garden
Upper Midscale/Midscale Extended Stay
  • Candlewood Suites
  • Extended Stay America
  • Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton
  • MainStay Suites
  • Sonesta ES Suites
  • Sonesta Simply Suites
  • TownePlace Suites
Midscale
  • AmericInn by Wyndham
  • Baymont by Wyndham
  • Best Western
  • Quality Inn
  • Ramada by Wyndham
  • Sleep Inn
  • Tru by Hilton
  • Wingate by Wyndham

Economy Extended Stay

  • Extended Stay America Select Suites
  • HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof
  • InTown Suites
  • WoodSpring Suites

Economy

  • Americas Best Value Inn
  • Days Inn by Wyndham
  • Econo Lodge
  • Howard Johnson by Wyndham
  • Knights Inn
  • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
  • Motel 6
  • OYO
  • Red Roof Inn
  • Rodeway Inn
  • Studio 6
  • Super 8 by Wyndham
  • SureStay
  • Travelodge by Wyndham

(Updated 03/08/2024)

J.D. Power’s Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark enables third-party hotel management firms to measure service quality and key factors driving guest satisfaction across properties under management and benchmark guest satisfaction performance against other third-party operators. In addition, subscribers are able to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities via performance diagnostics in all areas of operation including front-of-house staff service, guest rooms and housekeeping, food & beverage, services/amenities and more.

Key Dates*

  • 2024 Final Results and Press Release Publish: Sept. 4, 2024

*Subject to change

(Updated 11/06/2023)

 

The J.D. Power U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study measures resident and family satisfaction with residential communities for seniors. A study subscription provides your community with actionable insights about key drivers of satisfaction, staff, services and activities, cost, rooms, food and more. The information in the study empowers you to identify the elements that drive competitive differences in customer satisfaction in the senior living industry.   

Subscribers to the J.D. Power U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study will have the opportunity to meet directly with the J.D. Power team to better understand the results and discuss actionable recommendations for performance improvement. Subscribers also have access to the analytical tools and consultation needed to gain a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of your brand’s performance relative to competitive brands in the marketplace. 

Key Dates*

  • 2024 Study Fielding Begins: June 2024
  • 2024 Final Results Publish and Press Release: November 13, 2024
    *Subject to change

Brands Targeted to be Profiled (Final profiled list will be available upon study publication) 

Independent Living

Holiday by Atria

Life Care Services

Brookdale Senior Living

Five Star Senior Living

Senior Lifestyle

Assisted Living/Memory Care

Brookdale Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living

Five Star Senior Living

Atria Senior Living

Frontier Management*

Life Care Services* 

Enlivant

*New to the 2023 study

(Updated 12/19/2023)

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