AirlineRatings.com, safety and product rating website for airlines, has released its list of the Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines and Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2025. The rankings are drawn from evaluations of 385 airlines worldwide.
These rankings are based on several key factors, including serious fleet age and size, rate of incidents, fatalities, IOSA certification, ICAO audit, pilot skill and training, profitability
Airlines continue to play a vital role in global connectivity and travel, with passenger safety remaining their foremost responsibility. However, concerns over air travel safety have resurfaced in the wake of the recent Air India crash that claimed 270 lives.
Each year, airlines are assessed for safety performance by independent aviation safety agencies.
The Top 25 Full-Service Airlines for 2025
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Cathay Pacific; Qatar Airways; Emirates
- Virgin Australia
- Etihad Airways
- ANA
- EVA Air
- Korean Air
- Alaska Airlines
- Turkish Airlines (THY)
- TAP Portugal
- Hawaiian Airlines
- American Airlines
- SAS
- British Airways
- Iberia
- Finnair
- Lufthansa/Swiss
- JAL
- Air Canada
- Delta Airlines
- Vietnam Airlines
- United Airlines
The Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2025 in order are:
- HK Express
- Jetstar Group
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- Frontier Airlines
- AirAsia
- Wizz Air
- VietJet Air
- Southwest Airlines
- Volaris
- flydubai
- Norwegian
- Vueling
- Jet2
- Sun Country Airlines
- WestJet
- JetBlue Airways
- Air Arabia
- IndiGo
- Eurowings
- Allegiant Air
- Cebu Pacific
- ZipAir
- SKY Airline
- Air Baltic
These rankings aim to reassure passengers by highlighting carriers with strong safety records, high compliance with international standards, and robust operational procedures.
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While no airline can guarantee absolute safety, these 50 airlines are recognized for setting industry benchmarks in minimizing risk and ensuring secure travel.
