Volotea

VOLOTEA Airways maintains a strong safety profile, consistently adhering to international aviation safety standards.

The airline holds a 7/7 safety rating from AirlinesRatings.com in 2025 and has not experienced any fatal accidents or crashes in the last 14 years. While its overall safety record is strong, some incidents have been reported, including an engine shutdown during a flight in June 2022, a rejected takeoff due to a bird strike in November 2021, and a hydraulic leak with smoke in the cabin in September 2023. A tragic incident occurred in July 2025 at Milan Bergamo Airport, where a ground worker was fatally struck by a VOLOTEA A319 engine during taxiing operations. An earlier event in May 2018 involved a Boeing 717 catching fire upon boarding.

VOLOTEA has successfully renewed its IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification through 2027. This certification, a benchmark in the airline industry, ensures compliance with approximately 940 international safety and operational quality requirements, overseen by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In April 2024, VOLOTEA became the first regular operating airline to receive full approval for its Safety Management System (SMS) from the Spanish Aviation Safety Agency (AESA), ahead of new EASA regulations, signifying a high level of self-managed maintenance and safety oversight. VOLOTEA is not listed on the EU Air Safety List, which bans or restricts unsafe carriers from European airspace.

The airline operates an all-Airbus fleet of A319s and A320s. The average age of its fleet is cited to be 10-15 years. VOLOTEA manages its own maintenance, supported by a team of 42 highly trained and certified aeronautical mechanics, further enhancing its maintenance reputation.

Overall, VOLOTEA's safety assessment based on available data is positive. The airline demonstrates a deep commitment to operational safety, evidenced by its high safety ratings, continuous IOSA certification, and proactive Safety Management System approvals.

VOLOTEA has received several prestigious safety and quality awards. It was recognized by Skytrax as the "Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe" at the 2023 and 2024 World Airline Awards. Additionally, it has been named "Europe's Leading Low-Cost Airline" at the World Travel Awards in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and achieved a four-star rating from Skytrax in 2024 for its enhanced customer experience and cabin safety.