The rankings are based on monitoring and evaluating 320 airlines, reflecting the extent to which they meet international safety standards and demonstrating the sustained improvement of national airlines over the years.

AirlineRatings is a leading global organization in the field of aviation safety and quality assessment, referenced by airlines and regulatory bodies worldwide. In the Top 25 for 2026, Vietnam Airlines stands alongside many leading airlines worldwide such as Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, etc.

Most of AirlineRatings' stringent evaluation criteria have remained consistent over the years, including incident rate per flight, crew age, serious incidents, pilot training, and safety assessments. This year, AirlineRatings placed a greater emphasis on turbulence prevention, as this remains the leading cause of in-flight injuries.

Vietnam Airlines currently uses advanced weather display, forecasting, and assessment software to simultaneously evaluate multiple meteorological factors combined with topographical characteristics. This allows them to develop operational plans and provide early warnings to pilots, minimizing the impact of turbulence during flight on passenger safety.

Sharon Petersen, CEO of AirlineRatings , said: “Vietnam Airlines continues to improve its ranking, placing 19th on our 2026 list of the world’s safest airlines. This reflects significant and consistent progress across multiple areas such as fleet quality, safety systems, industry assessments, a very low incident rate, and operational stability, rather than stemming from a single factor. Furthermore, Vietnam’s aviation safety oversight is constantly being strengthened, as demonstrated by ICAO assessments, benefiting not only Vietnamese airlines but also other airlines operating flights to and from Vietnam.”

Mr. Dinh Van Tuan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, said: “Building and developing a safety culture is the foundation for the sustainable development of the aviation industry. We regularly hold risk assessment meetings, while investing in technology, improving the quality of human resource training, and perfecting operational procedures according to international standards. Vietnam Airlines maintaining its position in the Top 25 safest traditional airlines in the world in 2026 demonstrates the international capabilities of Vietnamese aviation. With a foundation of safety, quality, and global standard governance, Vietnam Airlines continuously connects Vietnam with the world, affirming the image of a safe, reliable, and integrated country.”

Vietnam Airlines was the first airline in Vietnam to be awarded the IOSA operational safety certification by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and has continuously maintained this certification since 2006. The Safety Management System (SMS), developed by the airline since 2007, meets the highest international safety standards and has been approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam as a model for other domestic airlines to develop and improve their safety documentation. In 2023, IATA selected Vietnam Airlines to host the World Operational Safety and Health Conference, demonstrating the influence and position of the national airline and the Vietnamese aviation industry in the global aviation market.

Regarding Vietnam Airlines:

Vietnam Airlines – the national airline of Vietnam – is a leading force in air transport in Southeast Asia, currently operating 113 routes to 22 domestic destinations and 38 international destinations in 21 countries.

Vietnam Airlines affirmed its position on the global aviation map by becoming the first Southeast Asian airline to join the SkyTeam alliance in 2010. Vietnam Airlines proudly boasts a leading modern fleet in Asia with superior fuel efficiency, including Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A350, Airbus A321, and Airbus A320neo.

With its modern fleet and unwavering commitment to innovation and development, Vietnam Airlines has proven itself to be a leading regional airline, receiving numerous prestigious global awards such as: Top 25 Safest Airlines in the World 2025, Top 20 Best Airlines in the World 2025 (Airline Ratings), 5-Star International Airline in 2023-2024 (APEX), and 4-Star Airline for many consecutive years (Skytrax).

Regarding Airline Ratings:

AirlineRatings.com is a leading global website for airline safety and product ratings, trusted by millions of passengers to choose airlines based on transparent and rigorous scoring systems. The company also provides information on air travel , answering all questions related to this field. Its reports, research, and publications carry the same weight as Skytrax – an award-winning organization often referred to as the Oscars of the aviation industry.

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