Well it just goes to show that marketing and reality are two different things. A preliminary review shows us the following (Asia Pacific only)
By safety record (based on fatalities not incidents) here are the top 19 worst airlines:
1. PRC Airlines
2. Indian Airlines
3. China Airlines
4. Garuda
5. Pakistan International
6. Philippine Airlines
7. Korean Air]
8. Japan Airlines
9. Air India
10. Thai International
11. Air China
12. Singapore Airlines/Silk Air
13. Malaysia Airlines
14. Ansett of NZ
15. Cathay Pacific
16 Asiana Airlines
17. All Nippon Airways
18. Eva Air
19. Qantas
Only Eva Air and Qantas have had 0 fatal incidents. However this data is over 40 years so in terms of the most recent or frequent by date (most recent in brackets) here is a revised list of the worst to fly with:
1. Garuda (2007)
2. Pakistan International (2006)
3. Other PRC Airlines (2004)
4. Thai Airways International (2003)
5. Air China (2003)
6. Singapore Airlines (2000)
7. Indian Airlines (1999)
8. Korean Air (1997)
9. Malaysia Airlines (1995)
10. Ansett of NZ (1995)
11. Philippine Air Lines (1994)
12. Asiana Airlines (1993)
13. Japan Air lines (1985)
14. Air India (1985)
15. Air New Zealand (1979)
16. Cathay Pacific (1972)
17. All Nippon Airways (1972)
18. Qantas and Eva (never)
So what we knew all ready is there for all to see.
As I tell dear Aunty Doris, sure the prices is good, the girls are pretty but I am not sure you might get there alive - your choice, I wouldnt.
More research into this topic on incidents v accidents is now underway, fascinating.