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As jpatokal said though, AirAsia has one of the better safety records of Asian airlines.

I was just adding that they're not just safer (apparently), but also a more pleasant airline to fly with.

Let's not forget that Qantas also managed to have a turbine failure in 2010. Even if you fly with a reputable airline, there's always the risk of terrorist attacks, suicidal pilots, or getting shot down. At the end of the day, no matter what airline you're with, it's probably safer than driving a car.

You're more likely to die in one of the destinations that AirAsia serves than on the plane itself, ~30 Australians die every year in Bali alone.