Islamabad, June 17, 2025: AirlineRatings.com, a platform that reviews airline safety and onboard services, has published its 2025 list of the Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines and Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines. The rankings are based on detailed evaluations covering 385 airlines from around the globe.
In preparing the list, several important criterias were considered including the average age and size of aircraft fleets, the record of major accidents or fatal incidents, compliance with international aviation safety audits such as IOSA and ICAO, pilot training standards, and the financial health of each airline.
With air travel continuing to serve as a key element in connecting people and nations, passenger safety remains the most critical concern. Every year, aviation safety analysts from independent bodies carry out thorough reviews of airline operations to determine how well they meet global safety standards.
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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
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The Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2025
- 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 yearly safety rankings are intended to offer travelers peace of mind by highlighting the airlines that uphold the highest international safety standards. Although no carrier can completely eliminate risks, these airlines have proven themselves as a reliable air travel.
