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: is a UK-based consulting company that studies the quality of services of airlines and airports. The company annually compiles a rating of one hundred top airlines all over the world, and to be in it on the first line is like winning an Oscar in the world of air travel. The rating is based on a survey of passengers: it contains 50 points about all the details of the flight - from the convenience of the site and queues at the airport to the comfort of the seats, cleanliness and temperature on board the aircraft. 20 million people of 105 different nationalities left their reviews, who expressed their opinion about 325 different airlines- so we think the result can be considered quite reliable.

On June 20, 2017, Skytrax announced the results: the best airline of this year was Qatar Airways- They won the award for the fourth time. The triumph of the airline did not end there: they also became the best air carrier in the Middle East. They also officially have the world's best business class and first class lounge. Second place went to Singapore Airlines, they are also the best airline in Asia. Top twenty best air carriers world included Lufthansa, Austrian and Air France. The best were at Garuda Indonesia. In a separate rating for European airlines, Lufthansa is in first place (Russian Aeroflot is in the top ten), and Norwegian is the best European low-cost airline. You can study the entire rating by all criteria in detail.

By the way, there is alsoairport rating : you can learn where to go, even if you don't need anything in the nearest city, or vice versa,

Air travel safety is one of the most important factors. The reliability of an air carrier is determined by the absence of accidents during last years, passenger traffic, EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification and membership in international organizations IOSA and ICAO.

Last year, the domestic air carrier Transaero entered the top 20 world aviation leaders in terms of reliability and safety, and occupied the first position in the Russian rating. But in October 2015, the company ceased operations due to bankruptcy. For this reason, Transaero is not included in the TOP-10.

Russian Federation for Flight Reliability and Safety 2015 compiled according to EASA.

25 aircraft

» (ROSSIYA Airlines) - the domestic air carrier opens the top ten the safest airlines our country at the end of last year. Rossiya is part of the Aeroflot group of companies. In 2014, Rossiya took the fifth position in the ranking of the largest Russian airlines. In 2013, at the Wings of Russia ceremony, she was awarded the Best Passenger Carrier for Regional Destinations. The fleet size includes 25 aircraft. The average age of aircraft is 13 years.

20 aircraft

» ( Nordwind Airlines) – charter airline, created by the largest tour operator PegasTouristik. It is engaged in the implementation of flights to holiday countries. In 2013 entered the top 10 Russian air carriers. In terms of safety and reliability, Nordwind Airlines did not enter the top 100 in the world ranking, but managed to maintain its position in the top ten in the domestic ranking. The air fleet consists of 20 aircraft. The average age of air transport is 14.1 years.

19 aircraft

"(ORENAIR Airlines) is a subsidiary of Aeroflot. At the end of 2013, the air carrier was awarded "Charter Passenger Carrier", "Airline of the Year - Passenger Sympathy" - 1st place, "Airline of the Year - Passenger Carrier for domestic airlines" - 3rd place. The air fleet consists of 19 Boening 737-800 and Boening 777-200 aircraft. The average age of transport is 10.8 years.

11 aircraft

» (Red Wings Airlines) - the only domestic air carrier in whose operation there are aircraft Russian production. The air fleet includes modern 6 Tu-204 aircraft developed at the plant of A.N. Tupolev, and 5 aircraft with the name Sukhoi Superjet 100, developed at the Yu.A. Gagarin. The average age of air transport is 6.6 years.

26 aircraft

« Aviation transport company "Yamal"» (YAMAL Airlines) is the main air carrier in the Yamalo-Nenets autonomous region And Tyumen region. YAMAL Airlines was certified by IATA (International Air Transport Association) in 2013, confirming its reliability and safety of flights. In 2014, the company won three awards: "Best Airline of the Year - Domestic Passenger Carrier", "Airline of the Year - Helicopter Operator" and "Best Passenger Carrier on Regional Routes". The air carrier did not enter the first hundred of the world safety rating, but took 6th place in Russian ranking. The fleet includes 26 aircraft, the average age of which is 13.7 years.

13 aircraft

”(Globus) is one of the youngest airlines, formed on the basis of the Siberia ships (S7 Airlines). The company places particular emphasis on flight safety and reliability. To do this, the security system is regularly tested and constantly improved. Globus cooperates with many travel agencies. Making flights on tourist routes- the main activity of the air carrier. The Globus fleet consists of S7 Airlines aircraft and includes 13 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The average age of aircraft is 8.9 years.

68 aircraft

"" (UTair) is one of the largest Russian airlines, which is one of the five largest in terms of passenger traffic. Although UTair was not included in the top 100 safest carriers in the world, it took an honorable fourth place in the national rating. UTair was awarded in 2014 in the Best Passenger Carrier on Regional Routes nomination. Flight personnel regularly undergo advanced training. The fleet includes 68 aircraft and 145 helicopters. The average age of transport is 11.8 years.

58 aircraft

« Siberia Airlines» (S7 Airlines) is one of the three largest and safest airlines in Russia in 2015. S7 Airlines has won numerous competitions. In 2015, the air carrier received the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2015, winning in the nomination "Best Russian airline". Among the world's air carriers, Siberia took 94th place in the safety and reliability rating. Part air fleet includes Airbuses and Boeings, the total number of which is 58 units. Average term air transport services - 9 years.

35 aircraft

(Ural Airlines) is one of the leading Russian airlines in terms of reliability and safety. In 2014 Ural Airlines were awarded a triple award in the nominations "Best Airline of the Year - Passenger Carrier on Domestic Airlines", "Best Airline of the Year in International scheduled airlines” and “Airline of the year - leader in the field of e-commerce. By volume passenger traffic the company took 6th place among Russian air carriers. The average service life of the aircraft fleet is 12.5 years. Fleet size per this moment is 35 air units. Ural Airlines has a gym, which is designed to train flight crews. Here, pilots are trained according to individual programs, improving their professional skills to improve safe flights. The gym owned by the air carrier is the only one in Russia. Only the best airlines, such as Emirates, Lufthanza and others, have such equipment in the world.

167 aircraft

(Aeroflot) - ranks first in terms of safety and reliability among Russian air carriers. At the end of 2015, he took the 35th position in terms of air safety in the world ranking of the independent German agency Jacdec. Aeroflot has also been repeatedly recognized as the best airline. of Eastern Europe. The fleet includes 167 aircraft. This is one of the youngest air parks in Europe and the world. The average age of aircraft is 4.5 years. During the Winter Olympic Games in 2014, Aeroflot became the official air carrier.

Best airlines in the world 2014 according to Skytrax

They provide top notch service in every way. The best airlines in the world offer customers both caviar on designer plates and air butler services. The rating of airlines is compiled by Skytrax employees, for this they interview 18 million passengers. The rating is influenced by both comfort in the air and convenience during check-in and boarding. There is no absolute leader, the winner changes every year. But, as a rule, permutations occur within the list, and the "ten" remains practically unchanged. In 2014, the ranking of the best airlines in the world replenished, displacing Qantas Airways.

The best airlines in the world start with - the Germans open the top ten. First-class passengers on board are given a red rose and a caviar treat. To offer guests the best wines, the sommelier travels in search of special bouquets. Many flights have national menu, for example, to taste dishes Chinese food you can already when flying to the Middle Kingdom.

The airline rating also includes, which offers an almost two-room apartment in the sky: with a living room, bedroom and bathroom. The air butler brings breakfast to bed, and a personal chauffeur is waiting for you upon arrival. Economy class guests have internet access, noise canceling headphones and a huge entertainment library. During the flight, children are entertained by a nanny.

Eighth place at In addition to the first-class service offered by the best airlines in the world, the South Korean carrier is famous for taking care of all categories of guests. Expectant mothers go through check-in and receive luggage without a queue. You can send a child on a flight alone, he will be provided with an escort. And passengers over 70 years old and mothers with two children have an assistant.

Also included in the rating of airlines. The national carrier of Indonesia pleases passengers with exotic fruits and aromas of flowers and herbs hovering in the air. So that the guest can immediately sit comfortably on board, a pillow and a blanket are waiting on the passenger seat. Well, the children get a toy or constructor.

dived from fourth place to sixth. Passengers are sure that their planes are the cleanest in the world, and judging by the numbers - the most punctual. Even if delays do occur, minutes count. To make the flight more comfortable for tourists, high pressure and humidity are maintained in the liners.

The rating of the best airlines in the world is hard to imagine without the most great geography flights. Attractive connecting flights: if the wait in Istanbul exceeds seven hours, they offer to go on a city tour. All passengers, regardless of class, are served menus and metal appliances. And on the multimedia system, you can call other passengers.

Last year's winner landed in fourth place. In liners, the lighting system is designed so that passengers do not feel the change of time zones. Each seat is equipped with equipment for sending sms, e-mail and making calls. First Class passengers have seating areas and showers made of wood and marble.

Troika opens. In the suites of privileged passengers, an armchair is installed, which is manually stitched by Italian craftsmen. The bed is separate, so it does not need to be dismantled. All the best airlines in the world offer guests a huge library of entertainment. Enjoy Singapore Airlines movies on the largest 23-inch LCD screen in the sky. If you take care of the food in advance and send an order before departure, they will prepare a special dish. But in any case, a menu of 60 dishes is served.

Arab hospitality provided again second place. Passengers are satisfied in a wide chair with a built-in massager. If desired, the seat can be turned into a small office, a mini-cinema or a spacious bed. Everyone has travel set with Prada products. Caviar on a piece of baguette, goose liver pate, crabs with rice and other unearthly delights are served on Chinese porcelain. Qatar Airways is one of the few airlines that offers two meals in a six-hour flight. Wines selected by world sommeliers can be ordered by all passengers, regardless of the class of service.

The ranking of the best airlines in the world was topped by "flying up" to the podium from sixth place. Passengers of the first class pass to personal apartments on a soft burgundy carpet. The guest cabins are finished in glossy material, which is supplied exclusively for these cabins. The interior is thought out to the smallest detail: bedding is in harmony with the salon, and pajamas are made from organic cotton. At your disposal is a personal TV on which you can play files from your own gadget. At any time, the chef will prepare whatever your heart desires from the menu of Asian and international cuisines. Guests are offered a collection of Burgundy wines and Bordeaux.

In connection with the increasing reports of aircraft crashes, especially low-cost airlines, many are seriously concerned about flight safety issues. Air Transport is generally considered one of the safest modes of travel. To dispel fears and speculation, you can trust trusted carriers. The most reliable airlines in the world are included in the respective ratings.

Question safe flights is carefully studied not only by ordinary passengers, but also by major statistical agencies. The most authoritative airline reliability ratings are held by the German company Jacdec and the European Aviation Safety Agency, which publish lists of safe carriers based on research. When calculating the coefficients, the parameters for the past thirty years are taken into account. Other major international aviation organizations are also involved in safety auditing.

The calculation is made taking into account various indices with different specific weights. Thus, a recent accident will carry more weight than a catastrophe that occurred many years ago. The following parameters are taken into account when calculating:

1. The total number of passengers served.
2. The total number of victims of disasters.
3. The number of ships destroyed or lost.
4. number of breakdowns and emergency landings runway exit, etc.
5. Rating of the state-owner of the company: thoroughness and transparency of incident investigations.

The longer an airline operates without incident, the higher its position in the ranking. The safety index obtained as a result of calculations should be as small as possible, which will indicate the reliability of the company. Carriers with a high index are therefore less safe.

The safest airlines in the world

Cathay Pacific Airways topped the rankings for the second year in a row, according to various agencies.

For many years of its work, the company from Hong Kong has been a leader in the list of reliable carriers. For 30 years, the only incidents were hard landing ships at the airport and two terrorist act in airplanes. The airline safety index is 0.006.

The second position is occupied by Emirates with a safety index of 0.007. Over the years of activity, only two incidents have been associated with this company, in which passengers were not injured. The airlines cooperate with S7, operate regular and charter flights from many Russian cities.

In third place is the company Eva Air, located in Taiwan. There were no serious incidents in its activities, with the exception of a runway departure, a false report of a mined vessel and emergency landing due to poor health of one of the passengers. The safety index of Eva Air is 0.008. This airline not valid within Russia.

Safe airlines in Russia

Not all internationally recognized airlines operate in Russia. This, however, does not mean that there are no carriers in our country, the reliability of which should not be feared. A number of Russian enterprises have a safety index that does not exceed acceptable standards. Consider which airline in Russia is the most reliable.

In addition to the above parameters, the calculations take into account the punctuality of the carrier, age and general technical condition ships and their compliance with international documentation and standards. We list and consider the most reliable airlines in Russia.

According to EASA ratings, the leader Russian air transportation for 2017 became the company "Ural Airlines". Her rating is 0.24 points. The company is characterized by high reliability: for a period of 14 years, it has not had a single incident where there were victims.

The second place today is occupied by S7 Airlines, formerly referred to as "Siberia". Despite the aircraft fleet, which can be up to 20 years old, their technical condition does not cause concern for international commissions. In the early 2000s, the company fell on hard times when about 300 passengers died in crashes. Today, the flights of this carrier are distinguished by reliability and quality.

Aeroflot takes different positions depending on different data. In 2016, it was characterized by a safety index of 0.108 points and was included in the top 60 reliable global carriers, gaining a foothold in 36th place. This is a high figure, exceeding the parameters of many large foreign companies.

According to 2017 data, in Russia it is in third place and receives 0.38 points. In many ways, the assessment was influenced by the disasters that occurred back in the 1990s. Now the company is steadily updating its aircraft fleet and is characterized by reliability and high quality services.

Transaero was also previously included in the list of the top 60 companies in the world, ranking 17th with a rating of 0.024. To date, the airlines have ceased operations.

The Khanty-Mansiysk carrier UTair today is a large popular company whose aircraft fleet consists of young aircraft. It specializes in short regional flights. The latest major airline incident was the crash of a cargo helicopter.

Alternative safety ratings

In addition to the generally accepted safety index scoring systems, there are other company classifications provided by some agencies. So, British researchers study companies based on their punctuality, where one of the lines was occupied by the Russian S7 Airlines.

Skytrax has created a product called Quality Rating. The service is based on monthly calculations of company performance indicators and is constantly updated depending on the data received. The creators of the service emphasize that their calculations are not based on disaster data, since similar incidents may not be the fault of the airlines.

Under careful analysis here fall the parameters of compliance with safety standards by personnel and the availability of preparatory courses in case of an unforeseen situation. Agency experts visit companies to identify and rank. At the same time, carriers are assigned not marks or indices, but stars.

Five stars were awarded to seven companies, among which there are two enterprises included in the Jacdac and EASA ratings. These are Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways.

The list also includes Russian airlines. Thus, S7 Airlines and Aeroflot were awarded three stars in the rating, while Russia received two stars.

Probability and causes of disasters

The crash of the FlyDubai vessel in Russia caused quite a big resonance. After the incident, a number of sources claimed that the crash was caused by the neglect of flight safety measures. These data were not confirmed, however, there were no fewer questions for low-cost airlines.

It is worth noting that the rumors about the incompetence of low-cost pilots and outdated equipment are fundamentally wrong. The personnel and equipment of such companies comply with all international requirements, and the difference between such flights and standard flights lies in price and service.

For all the time of the development of aviation and air travel, there has been a constant increase in passenger traffic in the world. New airlines are being created, old ones are updating their aircraft fleets, and constantly improving their service. Seven years ago, it was difficult to imagine wi-fi on board an aircraft, but now it is perceived as the norm. New classes of service on board are being created, "business class" and "first" are becoming more spacious and richer, even in "economy classes" airlines allocate more space for passengers. Due to the high competition in the global markets, each airline strives to become the best.

At the moment, there are more than a thousand air carriers from various continents and countries in the world. There are basic major airlines, low-cost carriers, as well as charter and cargo flights.

In order for passengers and travelers to make fewer mistakes with the choice of a carrier, numerous ratings of world, and specifically regional aviation companies are created.

What is the rating of airlines based on?

Ratings are compiled by many different sociological companies, editorial offices of aviation magazines and online publishers, as well as the best airlines maintain their top lists. Basically, all of them are based on a survey of passengers, their impressions are collected about each airline separately, service at airports and on board, and the quality of service. Safety, the number of passengers carried per year, and the reliability of ships are taken into account.

The rating is based on a survey of travelers. The questionnaire asked for their opinions on 49 items on all the details of the flight, from the company's website to the fascination of reading magazines on board and the temperature in the cabin. More than 20 million people from 105 countries were surveyed. More than 320 airlines participated in the survey.

In the latest survey for 2017, Qatar Airways topped the list. She becomes the winner for the fourth time in a row.

Rating of the best airlines in the world

According to Skytrax in 2017, the rating of air carriers looks like this:

• Qatar Airways. The Qatari air carrier leads the ranking of the world's airlines. The company was established in 1993 and is based in Doha. The fleet consists of 216 aircraft, the main models are Boeing 777 and Airbus A320.
• Singapore Airlines. In recent years, it has received a five-star rating - the highest possible among the top airlines. Founded in 1947 in Singapore. It has 115 aircraft at its disposal, mainly operates the Boeing 777.
• "All Nippon Airways". Air carrier from Japan. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Tokyo. Has a fleet of 221 aircraft. It is the main operator of the Boeing 787 model.
• Emirates Airlines. Carrier from the United United Arab Emirates, established in 1985 in Dubai. It communicates with almost all countries of the world on 261 ships, in particular on the A380 from Airbus and the 777 from Boeing. The world leader in the number of A380s in the fleet.
• Cathay Pacific. Hong Kong airline founded in 1946. It has 143 cars at its disposal. The basis is Boeing 777 and Airbus A330.
• EVA Air. Airline from Taiwan, started flights in 1989. The size of the fleet is 72 aircraft, of which the main ones are Airbus A321.
• Lufthansa. First European company on the list. It began its activity in 1955 in the city of Munich. Owns 272 ships. Of these, most are Airbus A320 and A321.
• Etihad Airways. The state carrier from the United Arab Emirates, is located in the capital of Abu Dhabi. The fleet consists of 123 aircraft, most of which are Airbus A330s.
• Hainan Airlines. Founded in China People's Republic in the city of Hainan in 1989. It operates 178 ships, of which the Boeing 737 has the absolute majority.
• Garuda Indonesia. Named after the bird of the Hindu god Vishnu, the company began flying in 1949 in Indonesia. Manages 142 aircraft, among which the Boeing 737 has the majority.
• Thai Airways. The airline operating in Bangkok since 1957 owns 76 aircraft. The leading positions are occupied by the Airbus A330 and Boeing 777.
• "Turkish Airlines". Founded in 1933 in Istanbul, they operate 295 ships. The Boeing 737 is the number one.
• Virgin Australia. The very first Australian carrier on the list. It was founded in 2000 in Brisbane by the famous millionaire Richard Branson. Operates 84 aircraft.
• Swiss International Airlines. Swiss airline based in Zurich. Date of establishment - 2002. Operates 75 aircraft.
• Qantas Airlines from Australia, Sydney. Works since 1920. The size of the fleet consists of 123 vessels.
• Japan Airlines, operating since 1951 and based in Tokyo. The fleet consists of 160 aircraft.
• Austrian Airlines from Vienna, founded in 1957 and has 80 aircraft in operation.
• Air France. Works since 1933 in Paris. Today it owns 224 ships.
• New Zealand Airlines. Based in the city of Auckland, they operate 56 aircraft.
• Asiana Airlines from South Korea, based in Seoul. Started flying in 1988. Operates 82 aircraft.

The best airlines from the United Arab Emirates, Emirates Airlines.

Rating of the largest air carriers in Europe

You can also single out the largest airlines in Europe. Russia is represented in it in ninth place, it was taken by Aeroflot. European airlines do not lead common list the best, but take pride of place. Passengers are most attracted by the quality of service on board, the attitude of the staff and punctuality. Airlines from the Old World prefer to use aircraft of a local manufacturer from Airbus in the fleet.

Board of Austrian Airlines landing.

• Lufthansa;
• Turkish Airlines;
• Swiss International Airlines;
• Austrian Airlines;
• Air France;
• Finnair;
• Norwegian Airlines;
• Aeroflot;
• Virgin Atlantic.

Trends in the development of world airlines

The main trends in the coming years will continue to be a decrease in the price of air tickets and an increase in passenger traffic. This mainly applies to airlines from Europe, which prefer not to inflate the price of a ticket, but work with a large flow of people. Accordingly, their flights are mostly full. Also, Europe prefers to work on a nodal system, that is, flights are short and with transfers, while American carriers focus on non-stop point-to-point flights. Accordingly, in the Old World it is necessary to develop and expand airports in order to receive a large number of transit passengers, and in America the main thing is to increase the size and range of aircraft for non-stop flights.

Such a development system leaves its mark on the aircraft industry. Because the European carriers prefer their Airbus, then the emphasis is on the construction of wide-body big liners for short distance transportation as possible more passengers. Whereas in America they prefer Boeing and the stake is on narrow-body, economical liners, which are designed for long-distance flights without transfers.

Also in Lately almost all airlines are trying to reorient themselves or create their own low-cost subsidiaries to reduce prices and increase passenger traffic.

Important! Compiling airline ratings is a very important task as it makes it easier for the passenger to select the desired carrier for their travel. The big plus of these ratings is that the travelers themselves are surveyed and indicate what they liked or not in a particular airline.