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Travel + Leisure, a monthly publication from American Express Publishing Corp, decided to find out which airlines are the safest of all by taking a Bowl Championship Series–like methodology (see full explanation below) that combines the two major global safety rankings with other critical factors to determine the top airline rankings.
Methodology
Travel + Leisure began by reviewing the latest global safety rankings from the Air Transport Rating Agency (ATRA) and the Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (JACDEC). Both release annual rankings, but their methodologies vary and their results are often vastly different. Based in Switzerland, ATRA's approach is based on aviation risk assessment and advanced data analyses. JACDEC, based in Germany, uses a number of factors to determine its annual calculations including hull loss accidents and serious incidents in the last 30 years of operations in relation to the revenue passenger kilometer (RPK) during the same time span.
Travel + Leisure examined ATRA's top 20 airlines and JACDEC's top 60 airlines from 2012 and assigned point values for each placing. We then awarded extra points to any airlines with a clean slate of no fatal crashes or other incidents since 1970—and subtracted points for fatal incidents in the past five years. We gave a slight preference to airlines with the youngest fleets, based on Skytrax ratings.
No 1 Lufthansa
37 points
Named after the medieval Hansa League, Germany's longtime national airline was founded in the 1920s and relaunched after World War II. Lufthansa has since established an enviable safety record, while growing to a fleet of nearly 300 aircraft that serve more than 200 destinations.
No 2 British Airways
33 points
BA's safety record is especially commendable given how many different types of aircraft the company has flown since its 1974 launch, from Vickers Vanguard turboprops to Concorde supersonic jets. The airline even offers a modified version of its flight safety awareness training to the public.
No 3 Qantas (tie)
32 points
Raymond Babbitt (Dustin Hoffman) famously quipped in Rain Man that Qantas has never had an accident. That's almost true: the Australian carrier hasn't had a fatal crash since 1951. Founded in 1920 as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services, the airline is known for its long-haul routes, from the Empire flying boats that once made the nine-day trip from London to Sydney to the Airbus 380, which undertakes the same trip in 23 hours.
No 4 Southwest (tie)
32 points
Long a passenger favorite, Southwest has proven that a low-cost, no-frills airline can also excel when it comes to safety. One of the few large US airlines that doesn't charge for the first or second checked bag, the Texas-based carrier has a reputation for jolly cabin crew as well as innovative seating and boarding.
No 5 Cathay Pacific
30 points
Started by a couple of fighter pilots who flew "The Hump" between Burma and China during World War II, Hong Kong's airline has a rich and colorful history. Often ranked among the best for passenger experience and in-flight service, CX can also boast about its outstanding safety record.
No 6 KLM
29 points
Founded in 1919, Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij is the world's oldest continuously operating commercial carrier. Over the next few years, the Dutch carrier (now merged with Air France) will replace its entire fleet with brand-new aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
No 7 Emirates
26.5 points
The Dubai-based carrier has logged only two accidents in its 28 years of operation. Always at the cutting edge of in-flight luxury, Emirates is renowned for its onboard showers, mini spa, lounge bar, and private "suites" with fully reclining sleeper seats.
No 8 United/Continental
26 points
One of the largest mergers in aviation history, Chicago-based United and Houston-based Continental came together in 2010 to form one of the world's largest airlines - more than 1,260 aircraft serving 370 destinations. While the two airlines have had to overcome some cultural differences, both share a reputation for safety.
No 9 Delta
25 points
With 164 million passengers in 2012, Delta is the world's single largest airline. The Atlanta-based airline's safety record is even more impressive when you consider that Delta has more than 1.8 million flights each year.
No 10 US Airways
24 points
One of the oldest American carriers, US Air traces its roots to 1939 and a small regional airline serving the Ohio River Valley. It has become a giant of aviation, with more than 600 planes serving 200 cities. In the past few years, new technology, employee incentives, and a system-wide customer service campaign have also improved the airline's reputation in areas like baggage handling.
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