Cirium names top-performing airlines and airports worldwide for punctuality in 2024

Saudia followed Aeromexico closely with an OTP of 86.35%, while Delta Air Lines from the US took third place globally at 83.46%, continuing its leadership in North America.

Despite facing significant operational challenges due to IT issues causing $500 million in damages, Delta Air Lines maintained its position for a fourth consecutive year and received Cirium's Platinum Award for global operational excellence.

Jeremy Bowen, CEO of Cirium, commented on these achievements: "2024 was a difficult year for airlines, facing a large-scale IT outage and unseasonable severe weather patterns. Despite these challenges, these airlines and airports have worked tirelessly to ensure their customers have a smooth journey and reach their destination on time."

In terms of airport performances, Riyadh King Khalid International Airport led with an OTP of 86.65%. Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport followed with an OTP of 84.57%, while Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport ranked third at 84.04%.

Regionally within Europe, Iberia Express led with an OTP of 84.69%, while Norwegian rounded out the top five at 79.23%. In North America, Delta Airlines again took first place regionally at 83.46%.

The Asia-Pacific region saw Japanese carriers leading; Japan Airlines achieved an OTP of 80.90%. Latin America's Copa Airlines had an impressive OTP rate of 88.22%.

In the Middle East and Africa regions, Safair topped with a remarkable OTP rate of 93.82%.

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