Is Philippine Airlines safe? Safety band and record (Nov 2026)
2 Low risk
Good, with one weak point: a somewhat lower home-country audit score, or one red flag.
- 1 Very low risk
- 2 Low risk this airline
- 3 Moderate risk
- 4 Higher risk
This is an estimate from public safety audits and lists, not a guarantee.
Worldwide, flying caused about 1 death per 13.7 million passenger boardings in 2018–2022.
The facts behind it
- Home-country ICAO audit score: 73.8% (Philippines, 2022)
- IOSA safety audit: registered until April 10, 2027
- EU air safety list: not listed
- Last fatal accident: not checked yet
- Fleet: 53 aircraft
What sets the band
- Home country Philippines: ICAO audit score 73.8% (average of the 8 audit areas, last audit 2022), so the band starts at 2.
- No red flags.
All inputs
- IATA IOSA registry: registered until April 10, 2027.
- EU Air Safety List: not listed.
- FAA safety assessment of the home country: Category 1.
- ICAO significant safety concern: none open.
- Fleet: 0% turboprop (0 of 53 aircraft).
Context (not part of the band)
- Accident history: not checked yet.
Sources
- ICAO USOAP: Philippines, average of the 8 audit areas (last audit 2022) · checked November 3, 2026
- ICAO USOAP: states with a significant safety concern · checked November 3, 2026
- FAA IASA program results (18 Apr 2025) · checked November 3, 2026
- IATA IOSA registry: registered until 2027-04-10 · checked November 3, 2026
- EU Air Safety List, 48th update (9 Jun 2026): not listed · checked November 3, 2026
Reviewed by Vincent Trienpont on November 3, 2026. How the band works Report a correction Philippine Airlines