Most Canadian airlines are not flying high in a 2023 ranking of the safest carriers in the world. Safety monitor AirlineRatings.com reviewed 385 companies, selecting the top 20 safest major and low-cost airlines. Neither Air Canada nor Air Transat made it into this year's list. Westjet did, however, make the cut.
Corporate Profile. Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, and provides direct service to six continents.
Air Canada has been named the “Best Airline in North America” by Skytrax eight times in the past ten years. The award is given based on customer votes and speaks volumes about Air Canada's success.
“Canada is one of the most expensive places to operate an airline. Fees, taxes and charges for airports, air traffic control, security and other shared services are among the highest of any country.
The top 10 safest airlines 2023Qantas took the top spot in the AirlineRatings.com study. Australia's largest carrier outranked last year's winner Air New Zealand, which came second.
#1 Delta Airlines - The US' Most Reliable AirlineAlthough Delta scored top overall, the airline is steadily in the middle of the pack for mishandled bags. They also rank among the worst for denied boarding, but the percentages are very small - 0.05% in 2022 and 0.07% in 2023.
WestJet seems to offer more opportunities for lounge access, as well as exclusive perks like companion vouchers. However, Air Canada has more destinations, which could be a make-or-break factor for your trip. Price-wise, the airlines seem to offer many of the same deals.
MONTREAL, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada has been recognized as the world's most family friendly airline at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards presented at the Paris Air Show.
Additionally, in its annual ratings for 2022, APEX has reaffirmed Air Canada as a Five-Star Global Airline in the APEX Official Airline Ratings, based on customer feedback.