These are the 20 safest airlines in the world

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To compile its list, the website evaluated each airline based on its standing with international regulators, its fatality record over the past 10 years, its result from an International Air Transportation Association safety audit, and whether the airline's country of origin conforms with the International Civil Aviation Organization's 8-point safety parameter. 14) Taiwan's EVA Air was recently named the best long haul airline in Asia by AirlineRatings.com. In operation since 1955, the Frankfurt-based carrier was recently named Europe's best long haul airline by the website. The Fort Worth-based airline is has not suffered any non-terrorism related fatal incidents since 2000. open image in gallery American Airlines flights have been grounded across the US 8) Founded in 1929, Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines has been consistently regarded as one of the best in the US.