<strong>World's safest airline: </strong>Air New Zealand takes first place on the annual list of the safest airlines around the globe from AirlineRatings.com.
World's safest airline: Air New Zealand takes first place on the annual list of the safest airlines around the globe from AirlineRatings.com.
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<strong>2. Etihad Airways: </strong>The second flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates comes in second place on the list, which monitors 385 airlines around the world.
2. Etihad Airways: The second flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates comes in second place on the list, which monitors 385 airlines around the world.
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<strong>3. Qatar Airways: </strong>The state-owned flag carrier of Qatar, which is headquartered in Doha, is at number three.
3. Qatar Airways: The state-owned flag carrier of Qatar, which is headquartered in Doha, is at number three.
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<strong>4. Singapore Airlines:</strong> The flag carrier airline of Singapore is ranked in fourth place on the AirlineRatings.com list.
4. Singapore Airlines: The flag carrier airline of Singapore is ranked in fourth place on the AirlineRatings.com list.
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<strong>5. TAP AIR Portugal: </strong>The flag carrier airline of Portugal rounds out the top five. "The last two years have been extremely difficult for airlines with Covid-19 slashing travel and Airline Ratings editors have particularly focused on the lengths airlines are undertaking to re-train pilots ahead of a return to service," says Geoffrey Thomas, editor-in-chief of AirlineRatings.com.
5. TAP AIR Portugal: The flag carrier airline of Portugal rounds out the top five. "The last two years have been extremely difficult for airlines with Covid-19 slashing travel and Airline Ratings editors have particularly focused on the lengths airlines are undertaking to re-train pilots ahead of a return to service," says Geoffrey Thomas, editor-in-chief of AirlineRatings.com.
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<strong>6. SAS: </strong>Scandinavian Airlines, one of the largest carriers in Scandinavia, takes the number six spot.
6. SAS: Scandinavian Airlines, one of the largest carriers in Scandinavia, takes the number six spot.
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<strong>7. Qantas: </strong>Last year's number one takes seventh place this time due to a "slight increase in incidents coupled with the fleet age."
7. Qantas: Last year's number one takes seventh place this time due to a "slight increase in incidents coupled with the fleet age."
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<strong>8. Alaska Airlines: </strong>Alaska Airlines is ranked the eight safest airline in the world for 2022.
8. Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines is ranked the eight safest airline in the world for 2022.
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<strong>9. EVA Air: </strong>The Taiwanese international airline is ninth on the list.
9. EVA Air: The Taiwanese international airline is ninth on the list.
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<strong>10. Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic:</strong> The British airline rounds out the top 10.
10. Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic: The British airline rounds out the top 10.
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<strong>11. Cathay Pacific Airways: </strong>The flag carrier of Hong Kong is at number 11 this year. The airline has recently reduced its services due to Covid restrictions on traveling to Hong Kong.
11. Cathay Pacific Airways: The flag carrier of Hong Kong is at number 11 this year. The airline has recently reduced its services due to Covid restrictions on traveling to Hong Kong.
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<strong>12. Hawaiian Airlines: </strong>The Honolulu-based airline is 12th on the list.
12. Hawaiian Airlines: The Honolulu-based airline is 12th on the list.
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<strong>13. American Airlines:</strong> Currently the world's largest carrier, American Airlines is ranked the 13th safest airline in the world.
13. American Airlines: Currently the world's largest carrier, American Airlines is ranked the 13th safest airline in the world.
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<strong>14. Lufthansa: </strong>German carrier Lufthansa holds the 14th spot on the annual safety table.
14. Lufthansa: German carrier Lufthansa holds the 14th spot on the annual safety table.
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<strong>15. Finnair: </strong>Finland's largest airline and the country's flag carrier is at number 15 on the list.
15. Finnair: Finland's largest airline and the country's flag carrier is at number 15 on the list.
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<strong>16. KLM:</strong> Dutch carrier KLM, the world's oldest operating airline, comes in 16th place.
16. KLM: Dutch carrier KLM, the world's oldest operating airline, comes in 16th place.
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<strong>17. British Airways: </strong>The UK flag carrier is ranked the 17th safest airline on the globe by AirlineRatings.com.
17. British Airways: The UK flag carrier is ranked the 17th safest airline on the globe by AirlineRatings.com.
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<strong>18. Delta Air Lines: </strong>Named the world's best performing airline in 2021 by aviation analytics firm Cirium, Delta Air Lines is in 18th place.
18. Delta Air Lines: Named the world's best performing airline in 2021 by aviation analytics firm Cirium, Delta Air Lines is in 18th place.
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<strong>19. United Airlines: </strong>United is the last of a number of US airlines to feature on the list, coming in at number 19.
19. United Airlines: United is the last of a number of US airlines to feature on the list, coming in at number 19.
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<strong>20. Emirates: </strong>The UAE-based airline, which was founded in 1985, rounds out the top 20 on the list from AirlineRatings.com.
20. Emirates: The UAE-based airline, which was founded in 1985, rounds out the top 20 on the list from AirlineRatings.com.
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