(April 15): Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is the 16th most reliable airline in the world, according to a travel website, Wanderbet.

This ranking was achieved "despite the recent tragic disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines plane." says Wanderbat.

Three criteria were used in the ranking or reliability.

One was performance, relating to the frequency of flights being on schedule, delayed or cancelled.

Next was the cost of checking in baggage – the allowance of free bags on international flights and the charge for additional bags.

Lastly, it was the average age of the fleet.

On those counts, MAS delivered 74% of their flights on time, 0.7% below the average.

Economy class passengers of MAS are allowed two bags on international flights. The third will only cost them about US$13, way below the US$124 that's the industry average.

And the average age of MAS' fleet is 4.6 years, measured against the industry average of 10.6.

In the listing of the top 22 most reliable airlines, Wanderbat placed Singapore Airlines at number 4. Topping the list is Qatar Airways with a perfect score of 100. – The Malaysian Insider