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The safety record of South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR Inc.) includes a few notable incidents during its operational history. AeroInside documented a SEAir LET L-410 (registration RP-C2928) experiencing a blown tire upon landing in Caticlan in March 2010. Another incident involved a SEAir Airbus A320-200 (registration RP-C5323) bursting a tire during a landing in Kalibo in April 2016. Additionally, a SEAir Southeast Asia Airlines Airbus A320-200 (registration RP-C5319) was involved in a runway excursion in Kalibo in August 2013.

Regarding regulatory certifications, a successor entity, South East Asian Airlines International, was temporarily grounded by the Philippine civil aviation authority (CAAP) for safety reasons between May and June 2015. However, the grounding was lifted, and the airline, along with other Philippine carriers, was removed from the European Union's safety blacklist in June 2015, indicating an improvement and compliance with safety standards required for operations into EU airspace at that time.

Information specifically detailing the fleet age and maintenance reputation of the original SEAIR Inc.'s passenger fleet is not extensively available in recent searches. The airline operated a mix of turboprop aircraft (Dornier 24, Dornier 328, Let 410) and later Airbus A320s. While some search results refer to SEAir International's current cargo fleet (Boeing 737-200 and 737-300 freighters) having an average age of 41.5 years as of October 2022, this is a distinct entity and does not directly reflect the fleet age of the passenger operations under the original ICAO: SRQ. Generally, maintenance costs tend to increase with aircraft age.

An overall safety assessment indicates a mixed record, with several reported operational incidents during its history. However, the removal of a successor entity from the EU safety blacklist suggests that regulatory concerns were addressed and compliance with international safety standards was met at certain points in its evolution. It's noted that, globally, Southeast Asian and Pacific carriers showed only a minimal difference in accident rates compared to North American carriers between 2009 and 2013.

The searches did not reveal specific international safety awards or recognitions for South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR Inc.). However, it was recognized in the Philippines with "Best Airline of the Year" awards in 2002, 2003, and 2009 by the Philippines' Consumer Excellence Award, and a "Gold Brand" award in 2010 for brand image and market acceptance. These are consumer and brand-related accolades, rather than specific safety distinctions.