Aer Lingus — Ireland's national carrier — operates a hybrid low-cost model that offers some of full service luxuries on its long-haul routes. The airline has not suffered a fatal accident since the 1960s.
Alaska Airlines: According to AirlineRatings.com, the Seattle-based airline has had the best on-time performance of any North American-based carrier three years running. Alaska Airlines has not had a fatal accident since 2000.
Icelandair: The Reykjavik-based carrier operates a hybrid low-cost business model using a fleet of Boeing 757 jets. Complementary meals are offered on economy comfort and its business class, but not in economy. Icelandair has not had a fatal accident since the late 1970s.
Jetblue: AirlineRatings.com awarded Jetblue the honor of being the best low cost airline in North and South America. Jetblue has never had a fatal accident in company history.
Jetstar is the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas — AirlineRatings.com's safest airline in the world. The Melbourne-based airline has not suffered a crash in company history.
Kulula: AirlineRatings.com named the South African-based carrier the best low cost airline in Africa. The website's editors praised Kulula for bringing safety, technology, and humor to affordable flying. The airline has not suffered any fatal accidents.
Monarch Airlines is a London-based low cost airline that operates both scheduled and charter service to popular holiday destinations around the world. Monarch's safety record is free of any fatal accidents.
Thomas Cook is one of the largest holiday charter airlines in the world. The airline has no crashes on its safety record.
TUI Fly is a major German holiday charter airline. It, too, has never suffered a crash.
Westjet is Canada's largest low-cost airline. AirlineRatings.com praised the airline for its generous room and quality in-flight entertainment options for a budget carrier. WestJet has not crashed in company history.
Those were the 10 safest low cost carriers. Here are the 10 safest airlines in the world...
