Buckle up for peace of mind! According to renowned aviation safety experts from AirlineRankings, in 2023 the coveted title of “World’s Safest Airline” belongs to Air New Zealand. This prestigious distinction just isn’t only a pat on the back; that is testament to Air New Zealand’s unwavering commitment to safety, evident in its exemplary practices all year long.
Although Air New Zealand took first place, the competition was fierce! Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, stays close behind with only a 1.5-point difference – what the newspaper’s editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas called “incredibly close”. This speaks volumes about each airlines’ relentless pursuit of safety excellence.
One of the things that sets Air New Zealand apart is its mastery of flying in unpredictable weather conditions. From gusty winds in Wellington to stunning but difficult mountain climbs in Queenstown, their pilots consistently reveal the best level of skill and an unwavering commitment to safety.
But safety is not only an accident-free sky. AirlineRankings’ comprehensive rating aspects on key elements comparable to:
- Serious incidents and fatalities
- Regulatory inspections and compliance
- Profitability and investments in security systems
- Industry-leading security initiatives
- Rigorous pilot training programs
- Modern and well-maintained fleet
Please note that uncontrollable aspects comparable to bird strikes and turbulence usually are not included within the rating because airlines have limited control over them.
While Air New Zealand takes gold, many other airlines deserve applause for his or her unwavering commitment to safety. These include Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, All Nippon Airways, Finnair, Cathay Pacific Airways, Alaska Airlines, SAS, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Lufthansa Group , KLM, Japan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, Air France, Air Canada Group and United Airlines.
Choosing an airline should not be dangerous. By recognizing and celebrating industry leaders like Air New Zealand and its competitors, we are able to all fly with greater confidence, knowing that safety stays the highest priority within the airspace.
Here are the total rankings of the world’s safest airlines for 2024:
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Virgin of Australia
- Etihad Airlines
- qatar airlines
- Emirates
- All Nippon Airlines
- Finnair
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- SAS
- Korean air
- Singapore Airlines
- EVA air
- British Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- TAP Air Portugal
- Lufthansa/Swiss Group
- KLM
- Japanese airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- American airlines
- Air France
- Air Canada Group
- United Airlines
