TAP Air Portugal? Among the World's Top 25 Safest Airlines!

Recognition of Safety at TAP Portugal

Now this is good press! The esteemed Top 25 Safest Airlines for the year 2024, as announced by AirlineRatings.com, includes TAP Portugal. Having been evaluated among a total of 385 airlines, TAP Portugal distinguishes itself as a pillar of safety, surpassing expectations not only with its affordable ticket prices and state-of-the-art fleet but also by maintaining an unwavering commitment to passenger security.

The Safest Airline of 2024

Air New Zealand emerged as the safest airline of 2024, in a fiercely competitive market, narrowly edging out Qantas which came close behind. Despite its inability to clinch the number one position mainly because of having an older fleet, Qantas remains a benchmark for exceptional safety practices among the safest airlines worldwide.

TAP Air Portugal: Fleet and Stats

Established on March 14, 1945, TAP Air Portugal as the official carrier of Portugal, has been an important player in the aviation industry. The airline serves as an essential connection between Portugal and numerous global destinations; its remarkable adaptability and resilience are characteristics that have marked it throughout its existence under both public and private ownership. With approximately 2,500 weekly flights connecting over 90 locations across 34 countries in operation by 2021, TAP Air employs about 6600 individuals.

Its fleet is composed of ninety-nine aircraft from different brands such as Airbus and Embraer - among them being notable additions like the long-range Airbus A330-900neo. Since 2005, TAP has been part of the Star Alliance, the biggest airline group globally with 25 other members. With an average fleet age of just 9.8 years, TAP maintains a modern and up-to-date fleet. Notably, there have been no recorded fatal incidents since the 1977 TAP Flight 425 accident in Madeira.

The Safety Ranking Process

Since 2013, AirlineRatings.com has been a trusted aviation industry evaluator that uses a unique seven-star rating method. Their safety evaluation approach considers multiple factors such as accidents and incidents during specified time frames, reviews by regulatory agencies in the aviation sector, evaluations performed by governments, fleet age and training of aircrew members. Noteworthy is their focus on assessing occurrences based on how flight teams manage them instead of assigning faults only to operational problems while giving preference to crew responses.

“This year we went for a top 25 because the margins were so small between these airlines”

Geoffrey Thomas - Airlineratings.com

Ranking: The 25 Safest Airlines For 2024

Finally, here is the Ranking of the 25 Safest Airlines For 2024. Bravo, Air New Zealand, it appears well deserved! Regarding TAP Portugal, which in 2023 went through governmental privatization efforts, the favorable media attention might contribute to a potential increase in its overall value!

1. Air New Zealand

2. Qantas

3. Virgin Australia

4. Etihad Airways

5. Qatar Airways

6. Emirates

7. All Nippon Airways

8. Finnair

9. Cathay Pacific Airways

10. Alaska Airlines

11. SAS

12. Korean Air

13. Singapore Airlines

14. EVA Air

15. British Airways

16. Turkish Airlines

17. TAP Air Portugal

18. Lufthansa/Swiss Group

19. KLM

20. Japan Airlines

21. Hawaiian Airlines

22. American Airlines

23. Air France

24. Air Canada Group

25. United Airlines