Airline Ratings

Airline Ratings: airline safety and quality guide

Airline Ratings is a publication specialising in the evaluation of airlines around the world. Its team of aviation editors has researched virtually every airline in the world and provides safety ratings for more than 358 airlines, as well as product ratings for more than 230 of them, which together carry 99% of the world's passengers.

The platform presents itself as a comprehensive guide that brings together information on more than 30 types of aircraft, from the Boeing 787 to the Airbus A380 and smaller jets, along with answers to frequently asked questions about how flights work.

Safety and product ratings

The rating system distinguishes between low-cost, regional and full-service airlines, and applies a specific scale to each category. Product ratings are detailed within each airline's profile. The website also publishes its annual list of the world's safest airlines, corresponding to 2026 at the time of the analysis.

Reviews, news and comparisons

The site hosts more than 12,000 reviews, produced by both specialist editors and passengers. Featured content includes comparisons between airlines, such as Cathay Pacific versus British Airways on the Hong Kong-London route, or HK Express versus Jeju Air between Hong Kong and Seoul, with analysis of fares, flight frequency, baggage, seats, onboard food, shopping and safety.

The news section covers industry developments, such as Etihad's order for new A330neo aircraft with Beyond Borders interiors, the agreement between Vietjet and CFM to explore maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Vietnam, or IATA's WSOC 2026 sessions in Istanbul on lithium batteries, turbulence and unruly passengers.

Content for passengers

Airline Ratings includes reviews of lounges, airports, food and airlines, as well as advice for people with a fear of flying, explaining the noises heard during take-off, landing and flight. It also offers the possibility of booking flights and hotels through its partner SkyScanner.

Editorial structure and headquarters

The publication is led by a team of aviation editors and features contributions from guest writers. Its headquarters are in Perth, Western Australia. The company operates under the name Airline Ratings Pty Ltd.

Location and contact

Level 34, 1 Spring St Perth, WA, 6000