Middle Eastern airlines are often making it to different lists for their stellar services. And recently, they have done it once again! Yes, Airlineratings.com, which is the world’s only airline safety and product rating website has announced its list of the Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines and Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for the year 2025. And as you might have already guessed, several airlines from the Middle East have made it to the list.
Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines
As Airlines Ratings has revealed its list of 25 safest full-service airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates have snagged the third spot. In fact, even Etihad Airways has also made it to the fifth rank on this list for 2025. However, the top spot was Earned by Air New Zealand. Here’s a look at the Top 25 Full-Service Airlines For 2025
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Cathay Pacific; Qatar Airways; Emirates
- Virgin Australia
- Etihad Airways
- ANA
- EVA Air
- Korean Air
- Alaska Airlines
- Turkish Airlines (THY)
- TAP Portugal
- Hawaiian Airlines
- American Airlines
- SAS
- British Airways
- Iberia
- Finnair
- Lufthansa/Swiss
- JAL
- Air Canada
- Delta Airlines
- Vietnam Airlines
- United Airlines
Also Read: Smart Gates On Dubai-Hatta Road To Air Arabia Inaugural Flights In Morocco; 5 GCC Updates For You
Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines
In fact, flydubai, which is a Dubai-based low-cost airline has also made it to the list for 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines in 2025. Taking the 11th spot, it has earned its name amongst the top 25 airlines in the category. Not only this, Air Arabia has also managed to earn the 18th rank on this list and the top rank has been snagged by Hong Kong Express. Here’s a look at the top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2025.
- Hong Kong Express
- Jetstar Group
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- Frontier Airlines
- AirAsia
- Wizz Air
- VietJet Air
- Southwest Airlines
- Volaris
- flydubai
- Norwegian
- Vueling
- Jet2
- Sun Country Airlines
- WestJet
- JetBlue Airways
- Air Arabia
- IndiGo
- Eurowings
- Allegiant Air
- Cebu Pacific
- ZipAir
- SKY Airline
- Air Baltic
However, it’s worth mentioning that several measures are being considered by aviation experts to draw up the list. This includes serious incidents over the past two years, fleet size, profitability, feet, age, rate of incidence, fatalities, IOSA certification, pilot skill & training, and ICAO country audit pass.
So, make sure to keep these airlines in mind the next time you plan to embark on the travel of your dreams.
Cover Image Courtesy: X/qatarairways, etihad & Instagram/emirates
For more such snackable content, interesting discoveries and the latest updates on food, travel and experiences in your city, download the Curly Tales App. Download HERE. First Published: January 15, 2025 12:18 PM