Airline Safety Scores & Ratings
Compare safety records, on-time performance, and passenger ratings for major airlines worldwide. Make informed decisions about your flight choices.
Airlines Analyzed
Elite Safety Rating
5-Star Airlines
Last Updated
Singapore Airlines
Elite
Fleet Size
186 aircraft
Fleet Age
7.5 years
Destinations
137
Passengers/Year
19.6 million
Safety Metrics
Incident History
Maintenance
Pilot Training
On-Time Performance
Passenger Experience
Last incident: 2000
Qantas
Elite
Fleet Size
126 aircraft
Fleet Age
12.4 years
Destinations
85
Passengers/Year
50 million
Safety Metrics
Incident History
Maintenance
Pilot Training
On-Time Performance
Passenger Experience
Emirates
Elite
Fleet Size
259 aircraft
Fleet Age
9.2 years
Destinations
158
Passengers/Year
56 million
Safety Metrics
Incident History
Maintenance
Pilot Training
On-Time Performance
Passenger Experience
Last incident: 2016
Japan Airlines
Elite
Fleet Size
170 aircraft
Fleet Age
10.2 years
Destinations
92
Passengers/Year
43 million
Safety Metrics
Incident History
Maintenance
Pilot Training
On-Time Performance
Passenger Experience
Last incident: 1985
Lufthansa
Excellent
Fleet Size
710 aircraft
Fleet Age
11.8 years
Destinations
308
Passengers/Year
145 million
Safety Metrics
Incident History
Maintenance
Pilot Training
On-Time Performance
Passenger Experience
Last incident: 2015
British Airways
Excellent
Fleet Size
254 aircraft
Fleet Age
13.5 years
Destinations
183
Passengers/Year
48 million
Safety Metrics
Incident History
Maintenance
Pilot Training
On-Time Performance
Passenger Experience
Last incident: 2008
Air France
Good
Fleet Size
224 aircraft
Fleet Age
12.6 years
Destinations
204
Passengers/Year
98 million
Safety Metrics
Incident History
Maintenance
Pilot Training
On-Time Performance
Passenger Experience
Last incident: 2009
American Airlines
Good
Fleet Size
965 aircraft
Fleet Age
11.3 years
Destinations
350
Passengers/Year
199 million
Safety Metrics
Incident History
Maintenance
Pilot Training
On-Time Performance
Passenger Experience
Last incident: 2019
About Airline Safety Scores
Our comprehensive airline safety scores are calculated using multiple factors including incident history, fleet age, maintenance records, pilot training standards, and regulatory compliance. We analyze data from international aviation authorities, safety organizations, and passenger feedback.
What We Measure
- • Accident and incident history (past 30 years)
- • Fleet age and maintenance standards
- • Pilot training and certification programs
- • On-time performance and operational reliability
- • Customer satisfaction and service quality
- • COVID-19 safety protocols and hygiene standards
Safety Tiers Explained
- Elite95+ - Industry-leading safety
- Excellent90-94 - Very high standards
- Good85-89 - Above average safety
- Standard80-84 - Meets standards