Wednesday, January 8, 2025 The aviation industry in 2024 demonstrated remarkable resilience amid global challenges, including cybersecurity disruptions and extreme weather events. Cirium’s latest report on on-time performance sheds light on the top-performing airlines worldwide, offering valuable insights for travelers and industry stakeholders. This comprehensive analysis evaluates airlines based on their ability to maintain punctuality and service reliability across diverse regions and categories.
Cirium’s aviation analytics evaluated over three million flights monthly, utilizing data from more than 600 real-time sources worldwide. Airlines were ranked across global, regional, and low-cost carrier categories. For the global category, the top 10% of airlines by capacity and volume were considered, requiring service in at least three regions.
In contrast, low-cost carriers were evaluated from the top 50% of operators, and the top 30% for regional carriers (15% for North America). This rigorous approach ensures accurate and relevant rankings. Mexico’s Aeromexico emerged as the global leader in on-time performance for 2024, achieving an impressive rate of 86.
7%. Known for its extensive domestic and international network, Aeromexico’s success underscores its operational efficiency despite global challenges. Following closely was Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, with an on-time performance of 86.
35%. Delta Air Lines, a major U.S.
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