Planes are scary. The thought of flying 30,000+ feet above the air and travelling almost triple the speed of a land vehicle can travel can keep you on edge. Not to worry as plane accidents are rare, and its safer to travel by air than by land. Most accidents happen due to plane malfunction but pilots are severely trained to handle the most extreme measures. Cold weather, landing gear failure, bad weather etc., a pilot is trained to handle them all. However if you want to be safe and travel on the safest airlines in the world then this blog post is for you. These airlines are top of the world according to airlinesratings.com.
1. Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is at the top of the list for the most safest airline in the world as of 2024. According to AirlinesRating.com, the airline has a good record of customer safety which is very important for many travelers.
Operating in the most extreme weather conditions, Air New Zealand will still provide a great journey for their passengers so they can fly with confidence.
2. Quantas
Quantas airlines otherwise known as Queensland, is an Australian airline which was close to being the number 1 safest airline in the world falling behind Air New Zealand.
However the airline has a good reputation for passenger safety; they exceed in reliability, engineering and most importantly customer service.
3. Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia is another airline that makes the list of the safest airlines in the world. Established in 2000, the airline has a strong significance of its safety of their passengers, airline staff and cargo. They make sure to have trained professionals to handle any extreme measures that may happen.
Virgin Australia’s commitment to safety had won them many achievements such as the “Best Cabin Crew” for five years in a row and being in the 2022 Domestic Australian Airlines ratings.
4. Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways established in Dubai tops fourth on this list. This airline travels around 80 destinations in the world and has about 90 fleets of aircrafts. This airline is mostly know for their luxury and their first class cabins. Wherever there is luxury, there is definitely safety within this airline.
5. Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways flies to 170 destinations around the world and many reviewers see this airline as a airline of excellence due to how reliable it is. It’s official website’s mission statement is to ensure and give the best service the passengers can receive and it lead them to earn the World’s Best Airline in 2024 BY Skytrax.
6. Emirates
Emirates is another UAE airline that received “award winning service” to it’s passengers across six continents, prioritizing safety as one of their main values. It has also been predicted that Emirates is to be the largest international airline in 2020 and continuing carrying about 15.8 million passengers.
7. All Nippon Airways
Our first Japanese airline flying since 1952 is another top airline that prioritize the safety of their passengers. They are severely committed to ensure passenger satisfaction and to ensure a safe flight for their passengers. Abbreviated for ANA, this is a 5 star airline certified by Skytrax and won a lot of awards such as Worlds Best Airlines Services in 2024, Best Airline in Asia and so much more.
8. Finnair
Finnair (a Finnish airline) is known as a 4 star airline recognized by Skytrax due to it’s quality of their airport, flight products and staff customer service skills. Flying with this airline will earn you points known as Avios which you can redeem for travel but you would have to join Finnair plus for that to happen.
9. Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is another airline that makes number nine on our list according to AirlinesRatings.com. This Hong Kong airline has a strong focus on passenger safety and service which lead them to receive Best Airline By Skytrax in 2014 for the fourth time.
10. Alaska Airline
Lastly our first US airline on this list is Alaska Airlines based in Seattle, Washington. The airline clearly established a bond between their customers and excels in making them feel safe a secure in every travel, reflecting their main value which is passenger safety.
And there we go the 10 most safest airlines in the world as of 2024. Don’t let planes scare you from having fun and being free. Safe travels.
Overview
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Virgin Australia
- Etihad Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
- All Nippon Airways
- Finnair
- Cathay Pacific
- Alaska Airlines
