The recent Air India tragedy has brought airline safety into sharp focus. The crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Gatwick in the UK resulted in the deaths of 241 of the 242 people on board. The aircraft crashed in India, striking a medical college hostel in a residential area. The flight carried passengers of various nationalities, including Indian, British, Portuguese, and Canadian citizens. Only one person, a British national, survived the incident.
Despite the tragic event, there are numerous airlines that have maintained a perfect safety record throughout their history. According to available data, 42 airlines have never experienced a fatal crash. This list includes well-known carriers such as Ryanair and Virgin.
Ryanair, a budget airline based in Ireland, is known for its no-frills approach and active social media presence. However, the airline has a strong safety record, having never experienced a fatal crash since its inception in 1985. The closest the airline came to a serious incident was in 2008, when a plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Rome due to multiple bird strikes. EasyJet also boasts an accident-free history. Similarly, Virgin Atlantic and its affiliated airlines, Virgin America and Virgin Australia, have operated without a fatal crash since 1984.
5 Comments
Habibi
42 airlines with perfect records is nice, but ONE fatal crash like Air India's negates the rest of the good records. It’s a cold comfort to the families.
Muchacha
knowing that major European companies have a good safety record is a consolation for the people who are afraid of flying!
Bella Ciao
It's important to acknowledge both sides of the story. The tragedy is awful, it is true, but statistics also tell us that some airlines are doing things right. We all need to learn from it
Africa
Virgin's claim of safety is a bit misleading due to the split in divisions. They should provide statistics on all the divisions.
ZmeeLove
This article feels like a deflection. Instead of focusing on the cause of the crash and the victims, it's trying to sell us on Ryanair and Virgin. Feels a little... insensitive.