Aegean Airlines Named Europe's Safest Airline in New Ranking
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Aegean Airlines has been named Europe's safest airline by AirAdvisor, scoring 89 out of 100 points. Ryanair placed second with 86 points, followed by Austrian Airlines, Norwegian, and SunExpress. The ranking assessed 20 European airlines based on AirAdvisor's criteria, noting that while younger fleets can be advantageous, proper maintenance is key to safety. This is Aegean's second consecutive year at the top of the list.
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- Aegean Airlines ranked Europe's safest airline by AirAdvisor with 89 points.
- Ryanair secured second place with 86 points, despite two minor incidents in 2023.
- Austrian Airlines, Norwegian, and SunExpress completed the top five safest airlines.
- The ranking evaluated 20 European airlines, many of which have connections to Israel.
- AirAdvisor's founder stated aircraft age alone does not determine safety.
- Aegean Airlines has held the top position for two consecutive years.
Aegean Airlines has been ranked the safest airline in Europe by AirAdvisor, an independent aviation consulting company. The Greek carrier scored 89 out of 100 points, marking the second consecutive year it has topped the list. The ranking evaluated 20 European airlines, many of which fly to or have flown to Israel.
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost carrier, secured second place with 86 points. The airline received 38 out of 40 points for safety history, noting two incidents in 2023 without injuries: a landing gear collapse in Dublin and a collision with a passenger assistance vehicle at London Stansted. Ryanair also scored 13 out of 15 for flight safety, with positive mentions of its data monitoring systems and safety management, as well as its modern fleet.
Austrian Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, came in third. Norwegian and SunExpress rounded out the top five. The top five included three low-cost carriers and two traditional airlines. The full ranking showed Aegean Airlines at 89 points, followed by Ryanair (86), Austrian Airlines (85.5), Norwegian (85), and SunExpress (84.5).
Other airlines in the top 20 included Air France, British Airways, and Iberia tied at 83.5 points, with Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa also tied at 83 points. KLM scored 82.5, easyJet 82, and Eurowings and SAS tied at 81.5.
AirAdvisor's founder and head, Anton Radchenko, commented that while younger fleets can offer technological advantages, the age of an aircraft is not the sole determinant of safety. He emphasized that well-maintained older aircraft can operate safely for decades. The study noted a small difference in average scores between traditional airlines (82.8 points) and low-cost carriers (79.2 points).
AirAdvisor stressed that its ranking is comparative and based on criteria determined by the company itself, not an official aviation authority. The final score considers multiple operational aspects and does not guarantee safety on any single flight.