The annual ranking of the world’s safest airlines has been released, and only one airline to Hawaii made it into the top 10. AirlinesRatings.com says it is “the world’s only airline safety and product ratings website.” We monitor 385 airlines around the world.
Airline safety (and reliability) ratings are, in theory, useful, especially for passengers who want the most reliable travel experience possible. But who knows if this will help? Understanding how these ratings are determined can also help travelers make informed decisions when choosing an airline to fly to Hawaii.
As the aviation industry evolves, safety is naturally a top priority. When BOH Editor Jeff spoke with Joe Sprague, the Alaska Airlines executive responsible for the integration with Hawaiian Airlines, who reports to CEO Ben Minicucci, he said safety was a top priority during the disruption caused by the acquisition. He noted that maintaining the airline’s safety is a top priority and how that will impact airlines. employee. For us, this was great advice from an experienced airline executive.
Top 25 Safest Airlines of 2024 by AirlinesRatings
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas Airways
- virgin australia
- etihad airways
- qatar airways
- emirates airlines
- All Nippon Airways
- Finnair
- Cathay Pasific Airlines
- Alaska Airlines (10th place, 8th place in 2023)
- SAS
- Korean Air
- singapore airlines
- EVA Air
- British Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- TAP Air Portugal
- Lufthansa/Swiss Group
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Japan Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines (21st place, 12th place in 2023)
- American Airlines (22nd, 19th in 2023)
- air france
- air canada group
- United Airlines (#25)
“These airlines are outstanding in the industry and are at the forefront of safety, innovation and new aircraft launches.”
Jeffrey Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of AirlineRatings.com
Alaska Airlines ranks in the top 10.
Yes, Alaska Airlines is the only airline flying to Hawaii to rank this highly.
These airlines flying to Hawaii are not ranked among the top 25 safest airlines.
We would have no hesitation in using any of these airlines. However, based on the information used to determine these rankings, it is clear that they did not make this year’s selection.
- Delta Airlines (20th place in 2023)
- southwest airlines
What is the logic behind these ratings?
AirlineRatings.com says, “Five years of crashes, two years of serious incidents, audits from aviation governing bodies and major associations, government audits, age of aircraft, crew training, and more.”
The airline said, “Incidents occur every day at all airlines, but many are due to problems with the manufacturing of the aircraft or engines, not with the airline’s operations.” How airline crews handle these serious incidents can make the difference between a good airline and an unsafe airline. Our Top 25 Safest Airlines of 2024 are always at the forefront of safety innovation, operational excellence, and the entry into service of new, more advanced aircraft such as the Airbus A350, Boeing 787, and 777-9 . ”
you can read them Click here for airline evaluation criteria.
Why not consider these things when choosing an airline to fly to Hawaii?