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10 safest airlines in 2015

Updated 12:50 AM EST, Wed January 7, 2015
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Without a fatal crash in more than 60 years, Qantas tops AirlineRatings.com's list as the world's safest airline. The aviation website ranks airlines based on their operational histories, incident records and operational excellence.
Qantas —
Without a fatal crash in more than 60 years, Qantas tops AirlineRatings.com's list as the world's safest airline. The aviation website ranks airlines based on their operational histories, incident records and operational excellence.
Courtesy Qantas
Finnair is one of the oldest airlines in the world and one of the safest. They have had no fatal or hull-loss accidents since 1963.
Finnair —
Finnair is one of the oldest airlines in the world and one of the safest. They have had no fatal or hull-loss accidents since 1963.
Courtesy Finnair
One of the top 10 safest airlines, Cathay Pacific received seven stars from AirlineRatings.com for safety and product.
Cathay Pacific Airways —
One of the top 10 safest airlines, Cathay Pacific received seven stars from AirlineRatings.com for safety and product.
Courtesy Cathay Pacific
Voted world's most excellent airline for 2015 by AirlineRatings.com, Air New Zealand is also one of the 10 safest.
Air New Zealand —
Voted world's most excellent airline for 2015 by AirlineRatings.com, Air New Zealand is also one of the 10 safest.
courtesy air new zealand
Consistently offering the best service in all classes, Singapore Airlines is one of the most reliable in safety, according to AirlineRatings.com.
Singapore Airlines —
Consistently offering the best service in all classes, Singapore Airlines is one of the most reliable in safety, according to AirlineRatings.com.
Courtesy Singapore Airlines
Etihad Airways, which will take delivery of four A380s and three Boeing 787-9s in 2015, also makes the top 10 list.
Etihad Airways —
Etihad Airways, which will take delivery of four A380s and three Boeing 787-9s in 2015, also makes the top 10 list.
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Emirates is one of the world's youngest and fastest-growing fleets. AirlineRatings.com gave seven stars to the airline for both safety and product.
Emirates —
Emirates is one of the world's youngest and fastest-growing fleets. AirlineRatings.com gave seven stars to the airline for both safety and product.
Courtesy Emirates
British Airways, which covers 179 destinations and carries approximately 40 million customers a year, is among the top 10. AirlineRatings.com says its list recognizes airlines at the forefront of safety innovation.
British Airways —
British Airways, which covers 179 destinations and carries approximately 40 million customers a year, is among the top 10. AirlineRatings.com says its list recognizes airlines at the forefront of safety innovation.
Courtesy British Airways
With one of the largest fleet and route networks in Europe, Lufthansa scores seven stars in safety from Airlineratings.com.
Lufthansa —
With one of the largest fleet and route networks in Europe, Lufthansa scores seven stars in safety from Airlineratings.com.
Courtesy Lufthansa
Taiwan's EVA  Air, which has its own Hello Kitty branded aircraft, also placed in the top 10 list of the world's safest airlines.
Eva Air —
Taiwan's EVA Air, which has its own Hello Kitty branded aircraft, also placed in the top 10 list of the world's safest airlines.
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