The "disappearance of Malaysia Airlines" incident has drawn more attention to the safety of flight operations, and more people are focusing on the "historical records" of airlines. "Nowadays, when people consider immigration, in addition to investment and return factors, they also begin to pay attention to safety-related issues. Especially the safety of airlines, as air travel has become a part of many people's lives," said Manager Li from Jiashitongda Immigration Company.
Among global airlines, Portugal ranks eighth in terms of safe flight "historical records," making it one of the top ten most reliable airlines in the world. Its last accident occurred in 1977, and over its 65 years of operation, 1,600 flights have transported passengers from over 30 countries weekly. In 2009, TAP Air Portugal safely transported 9 million passengers worldwide.
The other nine airlines are: British Airways, Air Canada, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Aerolineas Argentinas, and Cathay Pacific.
In addition to understanding which airline has the highest safety rating, there are many misconceptions about aviation safety that people are unaware of. For example, which seat on an airplane is the safest?
There has always been a saying that "sitting at the back of the plane is the safest," but opinions within the industry vary. The center of gravity of the entire aircraft is stable at the junction of the wings and fuselage, meaning that the middle section has the most stable and robust structure, while the front section contains the cockpit and numerous precision instruments, with complete protective facilities. Generally speaking, the slightly forward position in the middle section of the aircraft has a higher safety factor—this is also where first class and business class seats are located. When an aircraft lands, the nose is usually slightly lower, making the nose more susceptible to impact, while the tail remains intact; in this situation, seats at the back of the plane are the safest.
