Dubai, UAE – Airline Ratings revealed that Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines are among the top 10 airlines in the world for the year 2026.
The same institution also confirmed that both Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines maintain their advanced safety rating of “«”seven stars” on the list of the safest international airlines.
This is despite the geopolitical situation in the region.
The Foundation pointed out that the classification and awards for the best airlines in the world focus on the products on board aircraft and the experiences of passengers on these carriers. Based on measurable criteria and not on public opinion or voting.
25 global tankers
The list includes 25 international carriers, including 3 Gulf carriers: Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, and Qatar Airways.
Other carriers on the list include Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, New Zealand Airlines, and others.
most secure
In a related context, «Airline Ratings» confirmed that both Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines maintain their advanced safety rating of “seven stars” on the list of the safest international airlines.
This is despite the geopolitical situation in the region.
She indicated that this classification will not change with the current circumstances, attributing this to the significant development in their operations centers.
Which means they take no risks and have the resources to stop operations or wait when necessary.
According to the latest update to Airline Ratings’ security and safety rating, all national carriers maintained their seven-star rating out of seven stars.
Pivotal airports
The corporation confirmed in its report that the main hub airports in the Gulf, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, are essential pillars of global aviation.
The number of passengers crossing these airports combined is about half a million passengers daily.
During the past year alone, the combined total number of passengers traveling through these airports reached about 180 million passengers.
Given their central role in global travel, airlines operating from these hubs would not simply take risks to transport passengers.
The aviation sector contributes the equivalent of 18.2% of the UAE’s GDP.
This confirms the sector’s distinguished position in diversifying the national economy and strengthening non-oil sectors.
record performance
National carriers recorded record performance in 2025 in various indicators, carrying about 116 million passengers.
At a time when it recorded record profits and revenues in the same year.
