AirlineRatings.com, a website specializing in airline safety and product ratings, has unveiled its latest ranking of the 25 safest airlines globally, following the recent Japan Airlines crash in Tokyo.

Notably, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is not included in the list, sparking concerns about the national carrier's safety standards.

“This year we went for a top 25 because the margins were so small between these airlines,” explained Geoffrey Thomas, the editor-in-chief of AirlineRatings.com.

The site employs a seven-star rating system, considering factors such as serious incidents, recent fatal accidents, audits from aviation authorities, safety initiatives, pilot training, and fleet age.

Air New Zealand secured the top spot, with Qantas following closely behind.

Thomas highlighted the minimal difference between the two, citing Qantas's slight loss of points due to fleet age, an aspect the airline plans to address in the coming year.

Surprisingly, only one US carrier, Alaska Airlines, made it to the top 10 list.

Thomas mentioned that US carriers' rankings were affected by the age of their fleets, but improvements were underway with major replacement programs.

Despite its historical prominence, PIA did not secure a spot on the list, likely due to its current financial challenges.

The absence of PIA in the top 25 emphasizes concerns about the airline's state, which was once a dominant force in the skies.

Last year, PIA faced a critical situation when one of its aircraft engines caught fire mid-air, narrowly avoiding a major crisis.

Here is the list of the world's top 25 safest airlines and the safest low-cost airlines:

Top 25 Safest Airlines:

Air New Zealand
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
Emirates
All Nippon Airways
Finnair
Cathay Pacific Airways
Alaska Airlines
SAS
Korean Air
Singapore Airlines
EVA Air
British Airways
Turkish Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa/Swiss Group
KLM
Japan Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
American Airlines
Air France
Air Canada Group
United Airlines

20 Safest Low-Cost Airlines:

Jetstar
easyJet
Ryanair
Wizz
Norwegian
Frontier
Vueling
Vietjet
Southwest
Volaris
flydubai
AirAsia Group
Cebu Pacific
Sun Country
Spirit
Westjet
JetBlue
Air Arabia
Indigo
Eurowings