Air Canada!
Air Canada!
but can you post your source of information ?
Aug 8, 2005, 1:55 pm
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On many occassions I get disgruntled with AC's ground and onboard services. But I know they have one of the best safety records out there which is the main reason why I fly them. ^ Though I don't know their exact ranking in that department.
Aug 8, 2005, 8:07 pm
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But many non-*A carriers have an even better safety record. See http://www.airsafe.com/airline.htm for some numbers. And if you exclude 9/11, United is one of them.
Aug 8, 2005, 9:59 pm
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Indeed, QF,EK, Southwest, Finn Air to name a few.
My post was based on the number of accidents and incidents in the past 15 years. With enhanced avionics, it makes little sense to compare the accidents caused by the B744 with those of the DC-3.
My post was based on the number of accidents and incidents in the past 15 years. With enhanced avionics, it makes little sense to compare the accidents caused by the B744 with those of the DC-3.
Originally Posted by mahasamatman
But many non-*A carriers have an even better safety record. See http://www.airsafe.com/airline.htm for some numbers. And if you exclude 9/11, United is one of them.
Aug 8, 2005, 10:19 pm
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Originally Posted by inhiyu66
My post was based on the number of accidents and incidents in the past 15 years.
Aug 8, 2005, 10:45 pm
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Originally Posted by inhiyu66
That is correct.
UA,OS,NH,JF,VARIG, too
UA,OS,NH,JF,VARIG, too
So I am still confused by the opening post.
Aug 8, 2005, 10:49 pm
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Ooops,
forgot to mention NZ,BD,LO.
forgot to mention NZ,BD,LO.
Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
that is incomplete - NZ and TP for example (there may be others I havent checked)
So I am still confused by the opening post.
So I am still confused by the opening post.
Aug 13, 2005, 10:41 am
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well maybe, but.....
Originally Posted by inhiyu66
Q: Which *A has the best safety record?
A: Air Canada
A: Air Canada
"never to far away"
Aug 13, 2005, 2:20 pm
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Air Canada hands down!
Actually they have even been honored with the title of "The world's safest airline" by UK Flight Safe Consultants.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/me...rds/index.html
Now price maybe the first factor when choosing an airline but safety is usually the third after FF benefits.
Something to think about... many Americans feel more comfortable flying Air Canada than most US airlines simply because they don't see Air Canada as a "target" for terrorists. (so I have been told by many of my American friends)
Actually they have even been honored with the title of "The world's safest airline" by UK Flight Safe Consultants.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/me...rds/index.html
Now price maybe the first factor when choosing an airline but safety is usually the third after FF benefits.
Something to think about... many Americans feel more comfortable flying Air Canada than most US airlines simply because they don't see Air Canada as a "target" for terrorists. (so I have been told by many of my American friends)
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Aug 21, 2005, 12:14 am
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Originally Posted by imverge
Now price maybe the first factor when choosing an airline but safety is usually the third after FF benefits.
Aug 21, 2005, 12:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Rejuvenated
Safety always tops price for me. I'd rather pay a few hundred extras to be in a safe carrier than be on one that crashes often.
I agree, but let's sat you are choosing between BA and AC where both have an excellent safety record? Although the fare is $100 cheaper with BA? Then you would have to make the call based on FF benefits.
Aug 22, 2005, 3:29 am
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Originally Posted by imverge
I agree, but let's sat you are choosing between BA and AC where both have an excellent safety record? Although the fare is $100 cheaper with BA? Then you would have to make the call based on FF benefits.
For example if AC charges $1,200 for YVR-ICN while KE charges only $900 for the same route, I would opt for AC because their safety record is way better than KE's even though it would cost me an additional $300.