Air New Zealand was recognized as the world’s safest airline for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com, narrowly surpassing Qantas. The assessment considered factors such as serious incidents, fleet age, and pilot training. Other airlines in the top rankings included Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and Emirates. Notably, Iberia and Vietnam Airlines debuted in the rankings, while Singapore Airlines and KLM were omitted due to recent incidents.