Airline Ratings, the only website dedicated exclusively to airline safety and product reviews, has released its annual ranking of the world’s safest airlines for 2025. The list highlights 25 carriers recognized for their strong safety records and operational excellence, based on the most recent industry data.
How Airline Ratings Measures Safety
The evaluation process for world’s safest airlines draws on a wide range of factors, including serious incidents, recent fatal accidents, audits from aviation regulators, profitability, industry‑leading safety initiatives, pilot training standards, and fleet age. By combining these elements, Airline Ratings provides a comprehensive assessment of global airline safety.
The 2025 Winner
Air New Zealand was ranked first among world’s safest airlines for 2025, after Qantas held the title last year. The carrier, founded in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways Limited and rebranded in 1965, has consistently been recognized for its safety initiatives and operational standards.
Runner-Up and Top Contenders
Qantas, last year’s winner, secured second place in world’s safest airlines for 2025 ranking. Third place was shared among three major international carriers: Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Emirates. Each of these airlines has consistently demonstrated high safety standards and strong operational performance.
Global Airlines Featured in the List
The world’s safest airlines for 2025 list includes a mix of legacy airlines and newer entrants, reflecting both historical significance and modern safety practices. Among the carriers recognized are:
- United Airlines (founded 1926, operations as United Airlines since 1931)
- Delta Air Lines (founded 1925, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia)
- Air Canada (founded 1937 as Trans‑Canada Air Lines, rebranded in 1965)
- Japan Airlines (founded and commenced operations in 1951)
- Lufthansa (founded 1953, operations began in 1955)
- Finnair (founded 1923 as Aero O/Y, renamed in 1953)
- Iberia (Spain’s flag carrier, founded in 1927)
- British Airways (formally established in 1974, roots trace back to 1919)
- Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) (founded in 1954, representing Norway, Sweden, and Denmark)
- American Airlines (founded 1926, operations under current name since 1936)
- Hawaiian Airlines (founded 1929, continuous operations since inception)
- TAP Air Portugal (founded 1945, launched flights in 1946)
- Turkish Airlines (founded 1933, renamed in the 1960s)
- Alaska Airlines (founded 1932, operations under current name since 1944)
- Korean Air (founded 1962, operations began in 1969)
- EVA Air (founded 1989, operations since 1991)
- All Nippon Airways (founded 1952, rebranded in 1957)
- Etihad Airways (founded 2003, UAE flag carrier)
- Virgin Australia (founded 2000, rebranded in 2011)
Regional Leaders in Aviation Safety
These airlines represent diverse regions and histories, from long‑established flag carriers to modern entrants. Together, they reflect the aviation industry’s ongoing commitment to passenger safety and operational reliability worldwide.
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