Etihad dethrones rivals in world’s safest airlines 2026 list as turbulence gets more weight
Etihad Airways was named the world’s safest full-service airline for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com, the first Gulf carrier to top the list. Cathay Pacific and Qantas ranked second and third. HK Express led low-cost carriers, with Scoot in third. AirlineRatings said less than four points separated the top 14 airlines.