IOSA accreditation re-certifies AirAsia’s 7 Star rating

AirAsia Group, along with its medium-haul affiliates AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X, has been re-certified as a seven-star airline by AirlineRatings.com. This rating is based on enhanced safety criteria rather than other factors which are more subjective. All rated airlines, including AirAsia, have achieved IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) accreditation, which is a global benchmark for safety standards.

Requirements for IOSA accreditation

AirAsia’s seven-star rating reflects its strong commitment to safety. This is achieved through extensive employee training, a highly experienced engineering team and rigorous maintenance procedures. AirAsia also has a robust internal safety management system and meets high global safety standards, including certifications like the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval.

Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of AirlineRatings.com noted that the AirAsia Group, including AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X, has achieved an excellent safety rating under their enhanced criteria. He added that the AirAsia Group’s on-time performance rate is tracking well and the incident rate is almost non-existent.

Not surprisingly, AirAsia leaders were quick to welcome the announcement.

…. To date, AirAsia Group has flown nearly 800 million passengers over 23 years.

…… This recognition underscores AirAsia’s focus on enhancing safety protocols, operational efficiency, and on-time performance. We continually invest in our people, technology, and processes to comply with the highest standards, including regular IOSA audits by IATA.Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group

He added that as a Group, AirAsia is reaching beyond regional boundaries and leveraging their collective strengths, amplifying the safety management ecosystem to make it ‘safer and stronger together’.

… This is a meaningful recognition for AirAsia X, which has been IOSA accredited since 2013. We strive to deliver world-class service with great value fares for medium-haul air travel across Asia and beyond. ……. This acknowledgment supports our dedication to upholding industry-leading standards.Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X

Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia X, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the team’s dedication and the importance of upholding the highest safety standards.

…. Safety is paramount. This recognition for both our short-haul and medium-haul airlines in Thailand underscores our commitment to delivering the best value and choice for our passengers.

Following up, Geoffrey Thomas added,

….. Our safety rating tool is unrivalled in the aviation industry.  ….. Many airlines have conducted the IOSA audit to improve their safety rating. This isn’t merely recognition; it’s validation of the meticulous work that goes on behind the scenes to create a safer world of air travel

AirAsia Group and its affiliates operate Airbus family aircraft (A320/A330), which boasts excellent safety records and high dispatch reliability.

*AirAsia Group includes AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Philippines, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Thailand. Included in these ratings are affiliate medium-haul airlines AirAsia X and Thailand AirAsia X. AirAsia Cambodia isn’t included as it has only recently commenced operations and will be reviewed in due course.