Etihad Airways Tops 2026 Safest Airlines List; No Indian Carriers Featured

Airlineratings.com released its 2026 list of the world's safest airlines, ranking Etihad Airways as the top full-service carrier for the first time. The list assesses over 320 airlines, highlighting stringent safety standards, crew training, and operational discipline. Notably, no Indian airlines appeared in the 2026 rankings, a change from 2025 when IndiGo was included. The rankings emphasize close performance margins among top carriers and caution against overstating differences in safety levels.