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World’s Safest Airlines in 2025 Revealed After Air India Tragedy
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Following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmadabad on June 12,airline safety has once again become a paramount concern for travelers worldwide. In response, AirlineRatings.com has released its updated rankings of the safest and most perilous airlines for 2025, providing crucial insights for passengers seeking secure air travel options.
Top Airlines Prioritize Safety in 2025
Air New Zealand has secured the top spot as the safest airline for 2025. Australian carrier Qantas follows closely in second place. Sharing the third-place position are Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong), Qatar Airways (Qatar), and Emirates (United Arab Emirates).
Did You Know? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects that 4.7 billion passengers will travel by air in 2024, highlighting the importance of airline safety ratings for informed travel decisions.
Notably, Iberia (Spain) and Vietnam Airlines have entered the top 25 safest airlines for the first time, ranking 16th and 22nd, respectively.Conversely, Singapore Airlines and KLM have dropped from the list due to recent safety-related incidents.
Airlines with Concerning Safety Records
Several airlines received the lowest possible safety rating of one star, a score equated to a “two-star” sanitary evaluation.These airlines include Aeroflot (Russia), Pakistan International airlines (Pakistan), and wings Air (Indonesia). These airlines often face challenges related to compliance with international aviation standards, data transparency, and audit performance.
Many of these airlines operate from countries with lax adherence to international aviation safety standards. Some, like Aeroflot and PIA, are even banned from operating in several European countries due to safety concerns.
How Airline Safety is Assessed
Experts at AirlineRatings.com conduct annual evaluations of airlines based on a extensive set of criteria. These include accident records, the age of the aircraft fleet, results of self-reliant audits, financial stability, and records of even minor incidents. The assessment emphasizes that airlines facing financial difficulties may compromise safety measures, leading to possibly severe consequences.
Pro Tip: When booking flights, consider checking the airline’s safety rating on AirlineRatings.com or similar reputable sources to make informed decisions.
Flight Safety Statistics: Putting Risk into Perspective
Recent studies indicate that between 2018 and 2022, the global risk of death per flight was approximately 1 in 13.7 million.To provide context, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that road traffic accidents claim over 1.19 million lives annually, equating to more than two deaths per minute [1].
2025 Safest Airlines Rankings
below are the rankings for the safest full-service and low-cost airlines in 2025:
25 Safest Full-Service Airlines in 2025
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Cathay Pacific
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
- Virgin Australia
