Top Carriers Globally - 2020 Edition
In a recent evaluation conducted by AirlineRatings.com, Qantas Airways Limited was named the safest airline for the year 2020. The Australian national carrier, established on November 16, 1920, clinched the top spot due to its stringent safety measures, well-trained crew, and a history of reliable accident-free operations.
AirlineRatings.com considers multiple criteria while evaluating the safest airlines, including fleet status, age of aircraft, reliability of the aviation authority, role in reported aviation incidents, number of incidents, whether they result in a fatal accident, priority given to security and safety measures, and innovative approach.
Qantas's excellence in safety protocols, rigorous pilot training, and a modern fleet with a long-standing operational record of safety excellence were key factors that contributed to its top ranking. Despite some minor incidents, Qantas consistently demonstrates elevated standards in safety practices, accident prevention measures, and adherence to industry-leading safety initiatives.
Historically, Qantas is well known for its impeccable safety record in the modern jet era, which has helped it maintain the top position in various airline safety rankings. The airline was praised for being the first-time company to use many applications that later became a security standard in the industry.
Joining Qantas in the list of the 10 safest low-cost airlines are Air Arabia, Flybe, Frontier, HK Express, IndiGo, Jetblue, Volaris, Vueling, Westjet, and Wizz Air. These airlines were commended for their commitment to safety and adherence to industry best practices.
The evaluation of 405 airlines was conducted to determine the 20 safest airlines of 2020. Alongside Qantas, the AirlineRatings.com ranking of the 20 safest airlines of 2020 includes Qantas, Air New Zealand, EVA Air, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia, Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, TAP Air Portugal, SAS, Swiss, Finnair, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, and KLM.
Chief Editor of AirlineRatings, Geoffrey Thomas, underlined Qantas airlines' safety record, stating, "Qantas has always been a leader in safety and innovation, and their commitment to maintaining the highest standards is evident in their operations."
In summary, safety rankings use multiple criteria such as fleet condition, pilot training, incident history, and aviation safety culture. Qantas Airways earned the top spot in 2020 because of its stringent safety measures, well-trained crew, and a history of reliable accident-free operations.
- Technology played a significant role in Qantas Airways' top ranking, as it was praised for being the first-time company to use many applications that later became a security standard in the industry.
- AirlineRatings.com considers an airline's role in reported aviation incidents as one of the criteria for evaluating the safest airlines, and despite some minor incidents, Qantas consistently demonstrates elevated standards in safety practices, accident prevention measures, and adherence to industry-leading safety initiatives.
