Top 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines in the World

When you’re flying, the one thing you should care most about is to get to your destination in one piece, without major turbulences on the way, but the cost of the flight is also on your mind, no matter what, so we’re going to take a look at the top 10 safest low-cost airlines in the world.

When looking for cheap deals you’re always going to wonder how they’re managing to pull off such low prices. After all, they must be cutting corners to make it all possible, otherwise every airline would have the same ticket prices, right? Well, that’s not always the case and even if you’re going to pay only a part of the ticket price, you’re still going to be safe for your travels.

Airline Ratings has recently published a list of the top 20 safest airlines in the world, and, along with it, a list of safe low-cost airlines for those that aren’t looking to spend the big bucks for their travels, but still want to be safe during the trip.

The site takes into account several aspects when giving out ratings. One big aspect is them not having any kind of fatalities in the past ten years. Then, it’s important whether the airline is endorsed by the FAA in the United States, whether they’re IOSA and ISSA certified, or whether they’re on the European Union’s black list or not, to name a few. Since all the airlines in the list have received maximum score the list is going to be in alphabetical order. Let’s see which are the top 10 safest low-cost airlines in the world.

10. Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus was founded by the Irish government to provide people with a cheap way to get between Ireland and the United Kingdom. The airline goes back to the 1930s, but it only turned to low-cost operations in 2001.

There are only some 48 planes in its fleet, covering 82 destinations including the UK, USA, Germany, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and more European states.

9. Flybe

Originally created as Jersey European Airways and later as the British European, Flybe was founded in 1979. The airline has 73 airplanes in its fleet and it caters to some 102 destinations from Europe. The list includes locations in Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, although some of these are only seasonal.

8. HK Express

This is the first and only low-cost airline from Hong Kong and it first started operating at the end of 2013. The airline’s 12 airplanes take people to destinations from Asia. The list includes China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, South Korea, and Vietnam. The airline has plans to expand in the near future by adding more planes to its fleet, with the target being 30 Airbus A320s by 2018.

7. JetBlue Airways

This American low-cost airline was founded in 1998. Since then, it has grown into the fifth largest airline in the United States, which is an impressive feat on its own. For the most part, its 213 planes serve destinations within the United States, but also to countries such as Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and more in South America.

6. JetStar

This Australian low-cost airline has its headquarters in Melbourne and it was founded in 2003. It is owned by Qantas, one of the safest airlines in the world, and it was created in response to Virgin Blue, a big competitor. The airline has a fleet of 70 planes and covers over 30 destinations, both within Australia and outside it, namely in Asia, North America, and Oceania.

5. Thomas Cook Airlines

Thomas Cook Airlines is a British low-cost airline that has some 30 planes in its fleet. It takes people to nearly 100 different destinations across the world, including across Europe, Africa, North America, Asia and some beautiful Caribbean islands. Thanks to the maximum scores it received, it is among the top 10 safest low-cost airlines in the world.

4. TUIfly Germany

TUIfly was founded in 2007 and it is owned by one of the most famous travel and tourism companies in the world – TUI Group. The airline has some 40 airplanes in its fleet, covering about just as many destinations. For the most part, TUIfly takes people to locations in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Some of these are only seasonal, such as some favorite holiday spots like Ibiza, Corfu, Salzburg, and Palma de Mallorca.

3. Virgin America

As the name suggests, this low-cost airline is part of the large Virgin Group. It began service in 2007 and it now it has over 50 planes in its fleet. Virgin America only covers a couple dozen destinations across the United States and Mexico.

2. Volaris

Volaris is a Mexican airline that was founded in 2004. It has over 50 airplanes in its fleet, catering to nearly 70 destinations. For the most part, these locations are either within Mexico, or in the United States of America, although a few flights are created to take people to Puerto Rico or Costa Rica.

1. WestJet

Founded in 1996, this Canadian low-cost carrier has an impressive fleet that counts over 140 planes. The airline services over 100 destinations across Canada, the United States, Mexico, as well as several Central American countries and various European states, such as the United Kingdom and Ireland. It received maximum scores and this makes it one of the top 10 safest low-cost airlines in the world.