AirlineRatings Releases Annual Safety Rankings Amid Industry Focus On Turbulence Prevention
AirlineRatings.com has released its annual list of the safest airlines for 2026, with Etihad Airways claiming the top spot among full-service carriers and HK Express leading the low-cost airlines for the second time. The rankings were determined by considering incident rates, fleet age, and other safety factors, including a greater emphasis on turbulence prevention. According to AirlineRatings.com CEO Sharon Petersen, the margins between airline safety are narrow, and all top 25 airlines are considered world leaders in aviation safety. The rankings were reported by AeroTime.