World's safest airlines for 2025 announced

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.

While no airline can guarantee absolute safety, these 50 airlines are recognized for setting industry benchmarks in minimizing risk and ensuring secure travel.