The AirlineRatings top 20 safest low-cost airlines for 2022 are, in alphabetical order; Air Arabia, AirAsia Group* Allegiant, Air Baltic, easyjet, FlyDubai, Frontier, Jetstar Group, Jetblue, Indigo, Ryanair, Scoot, Southwest, Spicejet, Spirit, Vueling, Vietjet, Volaris, Westjet, and Wizz.

In 2026, the rankings for the safest low-cost carriers (LCCs) are dominated by airlines that maintain rigorous maintenance standards and modern fleets. According to AirlineRatings.com, the top 20 safest LCCs (listed alphabetically) include: Air Arabia, AirAsia Group (inc. X, Thailand, Philippines), Allegiant, Bonza, Cebu Pacific, EasyJet, FlyDubai, Frontier, Indigo, Jetstar Group, JetBlue, Ryanair, Scoot, Southwest, SpiceJet, Spirit, Vueling, Vietjet, Volaris, and Wizz Air. These airlines are selected based on their incident records over the last two years, audit results from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and their compliance with international safety regulations. It is a common misconception that "cheap" means "unsafe"; these carriers often have the youngest fleets in the sky, as newer planes are more fuel-efficient and require less intensive unscheduled maintenance. All 20 of these airlines have achieved 7-star safety ratings, indicating they meet the same stringent safety benchmarks as full-service legacy carriers like Qantas or Lufthansa.