So, you’re looking for the safest airlines to fly with in 2025? Well, AirlineRatings.com just dropped its annual rankings, and we’ve got the scoop. If you’re planning on flying soon, this list’s got some solid picks. But heads up, no Indonesian airlines made the cut. Sorry!
How They Do the Ranking
To put this list together, the AirlineRatings team checked out 385 airlines and looked at 9 key things. They paid attention to incidents in the last 2 years, how old the airline’s fleet is, how big it is, and even things like how well pilots are trained and how many crashes the airline’s had.
Top 2: Air New Zealand vs. Qantas
Air New Zealand came out on top, scoring big for having a younger fleet, top-notch safety standards, and some of the best pilot training in the business. Qantas, the Aussie airline, took second place. These two were so close, only 1.5 points separated them. That’s how tight the competition was!
A Few New Faces: Iberia and Vietnam Airlines
Some new airlines showed up this year. Iberia, the Spanish airline, hit the 16th spot, and Vietnam Airlines made it to 22nd. Good to see new players making their mark!
Top Budget Airlines: Hong Kong Express Leads the Pack
If you’re flying on a budget, Hong Kong Express is the safest low-cost airline by far. It’s got a perfect record for safety. After that, you’ve got Jetstar, Ryanair, and easyJet in the next spots. These low-cost airlines aren’t slacking when it comes to keeping you safe.
Air New Zealand vs. Qantas: A Close Race
It was a neck-and-neck race between Air New Zealand and Qantas. Only 1.5 points apart! Both airlines are famous for safety and pilot training, but Air New Zealand edges out Qantas mainly because its fleet is younger.
So, What About Indonesia?
Here’s the thing: no Indonesian airlines made the list, whether for full-service or low-cost flights. Looks like there’s still some work to do there!
Here’s the Full List of the Safest Airlines for 2025:
Full-Service Airlines:
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Cathay Pacific
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
- Virgin Australia
- Etihad Airways
- ANA (All Nippon Airways)
- EVA Air
- Korean Air
- Alaska Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- TAP Portugal
- Hawaiian Airlines
- American Airlines
- SAS
- British Airways
- Iberia
- Finnair
- Lufthansa/Swiss
- JAL (Japan Airlines)
- Air Canada
- Delta Air Lines
- Vietnam Airlines
- United Airlines
Low-Cost Airlines:
- Hong Kong 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
The Bottom Line: Flying’s Still Pretty Safe
Even if there’s no love for Indonesian airlines on this list, flying’s still one of the safest ways to get around. So, if you wanna feel safe while you’re up in the air, you can’t go wrong with any of these airlines. Go ahead, book that ticket!