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,

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.

Air New Zealand was once again named the safest full-service airline in the world for 2025, holding on to the title for a second straight year.

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.