Unveiling the Champions: AirlineRatings Announces 2024's Top 25 Safest Airlines

Buckle up for peace of mind! In 2023, the coveted title of "World's Safest Airline" belongs to Air New Zealand, according to the renowned aviation safety experts at AirlineRatings. This prestigious accolade isn't just a pat on the back; it's a testament to Air New Zealand's unwavering commitment to safety, evident in their exemplary practices throughout the year.

While Air New Zealand takes the top spot, the competition was fierce! Qantas, Australia's flag carrier, falls closely behind with just a 1.5-point difference – a margin editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas called "incredibly close." This speaks volumes about both airlines' relentless pursuit of safety excellence.

One factor setting Air New Zealand apart is their mastery of flying in unpredictable weather. From Wellington's blustery winds to Queenstown's stunning but demanding mountainous approaches, their pilots consistently showcase superior skill and unwavering dedication to safety.

But safety goes beyond incident-free skies. AirlineRatings' comprehensive assessment factors in vital aspects like:

Serious incidents and fatalities
Regulatory inspections and compliance
Profitability and investment in safety systems
Industry-leading safety initiatives
Rigorous pilot training programs
Modern and well-maintained fleet

It's important to note that uncontrollable factors like bird strikes and turbulence are not a part of the ranking, as airlines have limited control over them.

While Air New Zealand takes the gold, numerous other airlines deserve applause for their unwavering commitment to safety. These include Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, All Nippon Airways, Finnair, Cathay Pacific Airways, Alaska Airlines, SAS, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Lufthansa Group, KLM, Japan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, Air France, Air Canada Group, and United Airlines.

Choosing an airline shouldn't be a gamble. By recognizing and celebrating industry leaders like Air New Zealand and its peers, we can all fly with greater confidence, knowing that safety remains the top priority across the skies.

Here are the full rankings of the safest airlines in the world for 2024:

Air New Zealand
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
Emirates
All Nippon Airways
Finnair
Cathay Pacific Airways
Alaska Airlines
SAS
Korean Air
Singapore Airlines
EVA Air
British Airways
Turkish Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa/Swiss Group
KLM
Japan Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
American Airlines
Air France
Air Canada Group
United Airlines

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Akhyari Hananto

I began my career in the banking industry in 1997, and stayed approx 6 years in it. This industry boost his knowledge about the economic condition in Indonesia, both macro and micro, and how to More understand it. My banking career continued in Yogyakarta when I joined in a program funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB),as the coordinator for a program aimed to help improve the quality of learning and teaching process in private universities in Yogyakarta. When the earthquake stroke Yogyakarta, I chose to join an international NGO working in the area of ?disaster response and management, which allows me to help rebuild the city, as well as other disaster-stricken area in Indonesia. I went on to become the coordinator for emergency response in the Asia Pacific region. Then I was assigned for 1 year in Cambodia, as a country coordinator mostly to deliver developmental programs (water and sanitation, education, livelihood). In 2009, he continued his career as a protocol and HR officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, and two years later I joined the Political and Economic Section until now, where i have to deal with extensive range of people and government officials, as well as private and government institution troughout eastern Indonesia. I am the founder and Editor-in-Chief in Good News From Indonesia (GNFI), a growing and influential social media movement, and was selected as one of The Most Influential Netizen 2011 by The Marketeers magazine. I also wrote a book on "Fundamentals of Disaster Management in 2007"?, "Good News From Indonesia : Beragam Prestasi Anak Bangsa di dunia"? which was luanched in August 2013, and "Indonesia Bersyukur"? which is launched in Sept 2013. In 2014, 3 books were released in which i was one of the writer; "Indonesia Pelangi Dunia"?, "Indonesia The Untold Stories"? and "Growing! Meretas Jalan Kejayaan" I give lectures to students in lectures nationwide, sharing on full range of issues, from economy, to diplomacy Less

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