Top 50 Safest Airlines for 2025: Air New Zealand, HK Express Lead Global Rankings
AirlineRatings.com, a leading voice in aviation safety assessments, has released its highly anticipated list of the safest airlines for 2025, providing clarity to travelers concerned about flight security in the current climate.
The rankings include two categories:
- Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines
- Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines
Compiled from the analysis of 385 global carriers, the list considers critical benchmarks such as accident history, fleet condition, pilot training, audit records, and operational transparency.
Air New Zealand tops the list for full-service airlines, followed closely by Qantas, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways. These carriers are praised for exemplary safety systems, incident response protocols, and rigorous pilot retraining procedures.
Highlights from the 2025 Full-Service Category
- Emirates and Etihad represent the Middle East with strong placements.
- North American names include Alaska, Delta, United, and Air Canada.
- Asian excellence is seen with ANA, JAL, and Korean Air.
- European strength is represented by Lufthansa, Swiss, Finnair, and British Airways.
For low-cost carriers, HK Express has secured the top position, showcasing that safety can thrive even in budget airline operations.
2025’s Leading Low-Cost Airlines Include:
- Jetstar Group
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- Southwest Airlines
- VietJet Air
- Air Arabia
- IndiGo
- Norwegian
- Jet2
- Cebu Pacific
This year’s rankings take on extra significance in the aftermath of a high-profile Air India crash, prompting a wider safety audit of Boeing 787s in India and intensifying scrutiny of airline operations across Asia.
By spotlighting these 50 safety leaders, AirlineRatings encourages a culture of transparency and helps rebuild passenger confidence in commercial aviation.
