Fear of Flying got you Grounded

Here are the airlines you should consider

Given the number of aviation related incidents taking place in recent years, we can’t blame you for being fearful of flying. However, if like us, the urge to travel surpasses the fear of flying, what can be done about the risk factor involved with this form of travel.

AirlineRatings.com can shed some light on which airline to make use of. They are a well-regarded aviation safety and product rating website that annually publish a comprehensive review of the world's safest airlines. It is known for being the only site that combines both safety and in-flight product ratings for over 385 airlines globally.

The rankings are determined by taking into consideration serious incidents that have taken place over the last two years, any fatalities, fleet size, IOSA certification, pilot training and skill and operational excellence. It also considers airline profitability, which may seem strange, however, airlines underperforming financially may be less inclined to invest in training, maintenance and improvements, theoretically lowering their ability to remain safe.

Each airline is awarded up to seven stars as part of this safety rating and airlines that receive three stars or less are considered to have serious safety concerns. These includes Jeju Air and Azerbaijan Airlines.

According to this website’s review for 2025, the world’s safest airline was Air New Zealand. They had an outstanding safety record with no serious incidents or crashes. They regularly fly into difficult airports like Queenstown and Wellington, requiring high pilot skill. Their pilots undergo rigorous training on complex approaches and adverse weather conditions.

Coming in close second was Quantas from Australia with Cathy Pacific, Qatar, and Emirates making up the remainder of the top five places.

Turkish Airlines is the safest airline in Europe coming 13th in the overall review. Despite the fact that they fly to more destinations than any other airline in the world, they haven’t had a fatal accident since 2009 in which 9 people died.

AirlineRatings assesses low-cost carriers separately from their full-service counterparts and top of that list was low-cost airline Ryanair. In forty years the airline has never had a fatal accident, and continues to prioritise safety and security.

While no airline is immune to risk, these rankings are a valuable tool for making informed travel decisions. So next time you book a flight, consider not just the price or the perks—but the safety record behind the seat.