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World’s safest airlines revealed — Alaska named top US flyer even after 2024 door incident
Air New Zealand, which flies one of the longest regularly scheduled routes on the entire planet, took the top award, handed out by AirlineRatings.com. The Kiwi carrier serves Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, from New York’s JFK Airport — a distance of 8,828 miles. The trip takes 16 hours and 15 minutes.
World’s safest airlines revealed — Alaska named a top U.S. carrier despite 2024 door incident
Notably, Alaska Airlines earned the number nine spot on the list of top-ranked U.S. carriers, despite a door incident during a flight in 2024, which was determined to be caused by a Boeing manufacturing defect rather than the airline’s fault. Hawaiian Airlines landed at 12, American at 13, Delta at 21, and United at the bottom.
Only One US Carrier in World's Top 10 Safest Airlines
An annual list of the world's safest airlines has been released for 2025 and only one of the top 10 is American-based—Alaska Airlines. Newsweek has contacted Alaska Airlines for comment via email. The rankings,
Bad news for US fliers as world’s safest airlines are revealed
The safest airlines in 2025 have been revealed, and it’s not the best news for travelers from the U.S. AirlineRatings.com recently unveiled its annual list of the safest full-service and low-cost airlines.
The World's 25 Safest Airlines in 2025, Ranked
An annual ranking of the world's safest airlines includes a mix of international, long-haul carriers and several U.S. airlines. See which airlines made the list.
Crisis-hit Boeing delivered less than half as many jets as Airbus in 2024
Airbus dominance in that market segment skewed the overall figures dramatically. Boeing delivered a total of 348 commercial ...
Some Passengers Still Aren't Convinced Of Boeing's Safety 1 Year After Alaska Airlines' Door Blowout
One year since the dramatic door blowout onboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9, public opinion on the aircraft is still ...
Boeing's dismal 2024 deliveries show just how much of a challenge CEO Kelly Ortberg faces
Boeing delivered 348 aircraft last year — less than half Airbus managed and the lowest since the pandemic. The new CEO has a ...
Alaska Airlines Maps A Stronger Future
Alaska Airlines' merger with Hawaiian Airlines aims to enhance connectivity and drive earnings growth through strategic ...
One year later: Teacher ‘Bob’ recounts finding Alaska Air door plug in his backyard
Sunday marks one year since an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 had its door plug blown out in midair on Jan. 5, 2024 on its ...
Here's Why Boeing Stock Slumped in 2024
Last year had hardly begun before a high-profile door plug blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX on an Alaska Airlines flight raised ...
Boeing's SC-built Dreamliner ends 2024 on high note to cap jet builder's difficult year
Boeing delivered more North Charleston-built 787 Dreamliner jets in December than in any other month last year as the ...
Biden leaves office with mixed record on the Pacific Northwest economy
Although the Biden administration notched some major accomplishments, it wasn't enough for voters in November, writes ...
Trump nominee says Boeing needs 'tough love,' EVs should pay for road use
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department said Boeing needs "tough love" to get back ...