
This morning, while scouring world travel news, I came across an article that I wanted to share with our readers, especially those who have a fear of flying.
After all these years of world travel, I am still not entirely at ease flying long distances, especially flights that cross the ocean. I frequently check the flight’s path on the video screen to see how much further we have to go. No doubt, I feel more at ease when flying with airlines that have excellent safety records.

Here’s the article from Travel and Leisure Magazine online:
“This Is the Top Airline for Nervous Flyers in 2025—With Impeccable Review and Safety Ratings
Here are the best airlines that cater to nervous travelers.
- Bounce.com has ranked the top international airlines for nervous fliers.
- The new ranking factors include carriers’ safety records, cabin crew, and passenger comfort.
- Three airlines based in Asia nabbed the top spots as the best options for nervous travelers.
Flying can feel like a scary proposition, even for seasoned travelers. However, it’s essential to remember that several generations of highly skilled engineers have designed and constructed extremely sturdy aircraft for experienced pilots to fly from point A to point B. Additionally, the statistics are there to support the fact that flying is remarkably safe.

Still, if you’re nervous, there are some airlines that are better suited for you. And Bounce.com has the list of the best ones.
The website revealed its list of the best airlines for nervous fliers. It created its ranking by first examining data from SeatGuru to determine the average seat pitch and width of economy seats across all aircraft types. It then collected the average airline review score from Skytrax and the safety score from Airline Ratings.
Next, it surveyed 2,000 UK residents, asking them questions like, “Are you a nervous flier,” and to rate the importance of things like how friendly a cabin crew is, the meal service, if there are pillows and blankets available, and if it matters if there are loud people around you.
After looking at all the data and the survey results, it named Singapore Airlines the most stress-free of all for nervous fliers.
“Singapore Airlines takes the top spot, and it’s easy to see why,” the findings noted. “With perfect review and safety ratings, alongside an overall stress-free score of 8.94 out of 10, this airline excels in passenger experience.” It added that the airline’s most standout feature is its generous seat width at 17.5 inches in economy class, giving you “more room to relax on long-haul flights.” Bounce also noted that the airline provides passengers with in-flight meditation playlists to help them relax as an added bonus.

Following closely behind is Korean Air, which received an impressive stress-free score of 8.82 out of 10. “Korean Air is another strong contender for nervous [fliers]. The airline provides one of the most generous economy seat pitches at 32.5 inches, meaning more legroom than competitors like Cathay Pacific (32.0 inches) and Japan Airlines (31.7 inches),” the findings added.
Rounding out the top three is Cathay Pacific, which nabbed a stress-free score of 8.57. “Like the top two, this airline doesn’t have a dedicated nervous [flier] program, but it offers relaxation playlists on board to help ease anxiety,” Bounce explained. “However, it is the only airline in the top three to have an official partnership with Headspace, which allows it to provide meditation support while in the sky.”
While the listed airlines have excellent ratings, the sounds, turbulence, and process of flying long or even short distances can be disturbing for some flyers.

In 2025, Air New Zealand and Qantas were ranked as the safest airlines in the world, with Air New Zealand holding the top spot for the second consecutive year. The rankings are based on safety record, including accident statistics, regulatory audits, and operational standards.
From another source:
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- ANA (All Nippon Airways)
- Finnair Lufthansa
- Virgin Australia: Ranked fourth.
- South African Airways: Recognized for its adherence to safety and operational standards.
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Accident records:
Airlines with a history of fewer serious incidents are given higher scores.
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Regulatory audits:
Airlines that consistently pass audits by aviation authorities demonstrate a commitment to safety.
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Operational standards:
Practices such as maintenance procedures, pilot training, and flight crew protocols are evaluated and assessed.
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Fleet age:While not the only factor, the age of the aircraft can be a consideration, as newer fleets are often equipped with advanced safety technology.
We hope this information may be helpful for our nervous flyers.
Be well.
Photo from ten years ago today, April 26, 2015:
