Lion Air

Lion Air's safety record includes 14 incidents since 2010, triple the average for Southeast Asian carriers, and its EU ban from 2007 to 2016 remains a stain on its operations. The airline's fleet of 110 Boeing 737s averages 12 years old, 3 years older than rival Garuda Indonesia's, and maintenance overhauls occur only 75% as frequently as recommended by manufacturers. Post-ban improvements have been incremental, with a 2022 audit revealing 20 unresolved safety recommendations, compared to only 5 for #8 Frontier Airlines. On-time performance stands at 62%, 15% lower than the regional average.