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How safe is flying really?
Flying remains one of the safest forms of transport, with rigorous international safety standards and continuous improvements. Major incidents, like the one described, are extremely rare. Each event is thoroughly investigated to identify systemic failures and implement new safety measures, making future flights even safer for passengers.
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