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Understanding IOSA: The IATA Operational Safety Audit
What is the IOSA audit and why is it so important in the AirlineRatings. com safety ratings? How much safer are these airines?
Mar 10, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Airline Safety Report for 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023.
Mar 10, 2025
Airline Ratings
8 min read
How to Find the Best Seats for Your Frequent Flyer Points
For frequent travellers and business professionals, flying business class represents the pinnacle of travel comfort and convenience. However, the steep price tag attached to premium cabins can be a significant barrier. That’s where iFLYflat—Australia’s #1 Points Travel Experts—steps in.
Mar 10, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Vietnam Airlines Short Haul Business Class Review
On what was probably the coziest flight I’ve had in years, this return journey to Singapore was nothing short of ideal. It struck the perfect balance—not too much, not too little, just right. Today, I’ll share more about the comforts of flying Vietnam Airlines’ regional Business Class and why it’s the perfect short-haul option for you.
Mar 6, 2025
Nicholas Ling
7 min read
Global Pilot Shortage Intensifies as Airline Expansion and Retirements Surge
The aviation industry is facing an escalating pilot shortage, with new estimates projecting the need for 649,000-674,000 pilots between 2024 and 2043—significantly higher than previous forecasts
Mar 6, 2025
Airline Ratings
5 min read
MH370 Search Officially ON!
The renewed MH370 search will focus on a 15,000-square-kilometer area, identified through extensive data analysis and refinement over the past decade. After reaching the search zone on February 25, the vessels docked at Henderson, Western Australia, on March 4 for resupply and refuelling.
Mar 6, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Vietnam Airlines Business Class Review
Is Vietnam Airlines Business Class one of the best Business Class offering out there? In part 3 of our four part series we review Business Class and all its onboard delights
Feb 24, 2025
Nicholas Ling
6 min read
Beyond the Seatbelt: The Passenger’s Role in Modern Aviation Safety
Do you really know where and why batteries need to be stored on planes or why you should consider what shoes you wear onboard? Being an informed passenger can make a real difference when it comes to flying safely.
Feb 23, 2025
Josh Wood
5 min read
Vietjet Triumphs with Three Prestigious International HR Awards
Vietjet, the airline was honored with the titles of “Dream Company to Work For,” “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices,” and “Global Best Employer Brand.”
Feb 20, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Delta Crash Air Traffic Control Transcript
The air traffic control (ATC) recording captures the moments leading up to the Delta Airlines crash, including communication between the pilots and controllers.
Feb 18, 2025
Josh Wood
1 min read
In 2025, there have been three incidents involving CRJ aircraft operated by major U.S. airlines
A Delta Airlines crash in Toronto means that, in 2025 alone, there have been three notable incidents involving Bombardier CRJ aircraft operated by major U.S. airlines.
Feb 18, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Delta Air Lines CRJ900 Overturns on Landing at Toronto
A Delta airlines CRJ900 has landed in Toronto, upside down with significant damage to the aircraft, including detached wings and a collapsed landing gear.
Feb 17, 2025
Josh Wood
3 min read
World's Best Airlines For 2025
AirlineRatings.com is pleased to announce the highly anticipated World’s Best Airline Awards for 2025. The World’s Best Airlines awards are centred on passenger comfort, feedback, and product consistency across an airline’s route network. These awards are not a popularity contest; rather, each airline is thoroughly evaluated based on what it offers passengers throughout its fleet and network.
Feb 8, 2025
Sharon Petersen
5 min read
Cabin Class Awards for 2025
The 2025 AirlineRatings World’s Best Airline Cabin Class Awards have recognized the top performers across Business Class, First Class, Premium Economy, and Economy. These awards highlight the airlines that offer the highest levels of comfort, service, and value for travellers within each cabin class.
Feb 8, 2025
Sharon Petersen
6 min read
Korean Air Crowned AirlineRatings Airline of the Year for 2025
AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating website, has announced Korean Air as its Airline of the Year for 2024.
Feb 8, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Vietnam Airlines Economy Class Review
Our in depth review of Economy Class on Vietnam Airlines A321. This airline demonstrates great value for money, a niche spot in the market and comfort
Feb 6, 2025
Nicholas Ling
5 min read
What is a Hybrid Airline and why they will join our Awards
The emergence and success of hybrid airlines have largely gone unrecognized by aviation media, as the industry has traditionally classified airlines into either full-service or low-cost categories. This binary approach is so deeply ingrained that airlines rarely identify themselves as hybrid in their corporate communications. What are Hybrid airlines? We explain.
Feb 4, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Aviation in Crisis: A Startling Look at Recent Incidents
The closing weeks of 2024 and the opening stretch of 2025 have painted a somber picture in aviation. A series of incident, crashes, runway excursions, mechanical failures, and midair collisions.. We take a look at whats occurred.
Feb 3, 2025
Sharon Petersen
5 min read
American Airlines Crash Analysis
The latest on the American Airlines Crash and what we know could have contributed to the tragedy so far. Questions still remain and these include..
Jan 30, 2025
Josh Wood
4 min read
American Airlines Crash- Many Feared Dead
An American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines using a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, collided midair with a U.S. Army Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday evening. The passenger plane, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, was on its approach to Runway 33 at approximately 8:53 p.m. local time when the crash occurred.
Jan 30, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
