Yes, both Ryanair and EasyJet are perfectly safe options. They may not be IATA-certified, but that isn't a reflection of their safety – Ryanair is still regulated by the same European Union bodies that regulate IATA-certified airlines.
A five-star airline is one that delivers the highest level of service and the best in-flight experience. One of the companies that rates airlines is the UK-based research company, Skytrax, which has been awarding individual airlines with between one and five stars.
British Airways is a British carrier. Frequent travelers give the airline an average rating of 7.3/10. This is above the general average . Over the last 12 months the rating has been trending upwards.
TUI Airways is Certified as a 3-Star Leisure Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.
The most unreliable airlines in the United KingdomeasyJet received 10,494 complaints over a 12-month period and only managed to resolve 54% of them. The second most unreliable airline was another one with its headquarters at Luton Airport: TUI, the UK subsidiary of the German TUI Group.
In 2022 year, Frontier Airlines reported 20.26 customer complaints for each 100,000 enplanements on domestic-scheduled operations. This was the highest rate of customer complaints among U.S. carriers.
U.S. travelers report that American Airlines is the most unreliable airline in the world when measured by the total flight problems and reported complaints in 2022. American is also the world's largest airline, so this finding may not surprise frequent flyers.
I find that BA's timekeeping varies depending on the destination and time of flight. Easyjet are more likely to leave on time, but they're also more likely to be less accommodating if things go wrong (for example if you arrive at the airport late for your flight). Overall, I'd say they're much of a muchness.
British Airways is currently Certified as a 4-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. With some rating areas dropping to 3-Star Rating levels, the BA rating for 2024 is now subject to review.
From a business standpoint, Wizz Air, like other low-cost carriers, has a model based on economies of scale. Rather than taking a large profit from each traveler, the airline takes a smaller profit while carrying more passengers. This is why you won't find a premium cabin on any of Wizz Air's all-economy planes.
Pros: EasyJet offers three huge advantages whereas its big rival Ryanair clearly lacks: they offer a bigger carry-on allowance, have much better flight departure times and they are far more comfortable!