Global Safety Elite: Top 10 Safest Airlines of 2025 Revealed

Jun 18, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Air New Zealand – No. 1 Takes the top spot again in 2025, known for its young fleet, rigorous pilot training, and stellar safety record

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Qantas – No. 2 Australia’s flagship maintains second place, narrowly behind Air New Zealand—1.5 points back—thanks to its spotless incident history

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Cathay Pacific / Qatar Airways / Emirates – Joint 3rd A rare three-way tie, as all three excel equally in fleet safety, protocols, and incident response

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Virgin Australia – No. 4 Climbed high with its focus on robust maintenance, training, and modern aircraft

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Etihad Airways – No. 5 Abu Dhabi’s flagship earns top-five status through top-tier fleet standards and pilot proficiency

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ANA – No. 6 All Nippon Airways stands out for operational excellence, crew training, and pristine aircraft

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EVA Air – No. 7 Based in Taiwan, EVA remains accident-free in history and maintains rigorous safety protocols

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Korean Air – No. 8 Debuted in the top ten this year, praised for newer planes and comprehensive safety standards

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Alaska Airlines – No. 9 Represents North America among the elite, with strong performance in safety and incident handling

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Turkish Airlines – No. 10 Rounding out the top ten, Turkey’s flag carrier earns points for its robust fleet and global reach

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