India's aviation industry is experiencing rapid growth, marked by record-breaking domestic travel and the emergence of new carriers. Amidst this expansion, safety remains a key concern for travelers. AirlineRatings.com provides a 7-star safety rating system to assess airlines' risk levels.
The current ratings for major Indian airlines are as follows: IndiGo has a 6/7 rating, SpiceJet scores a perfect 7/7, Akasa Air also receives 6/7, while Air India is rated at 4/7. Air India Express has a lower score of 2/7 due to past incidents.
AirlineRatings.com's system evaluates three main areas: pilot-related safety incidents, fatal accidents in the last decade, and international safety audits. Airlines earn stars based on their performance in these categories. Notably, fatal accidents remove stars from an airline's rating for up to ten years.