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Delta Air Lines has achieved the highest on-time performance among North American airlines for 2024, according to aviation analytics company Cirium. The airline operated 1,712,529 flights with 83.46% of those arriving within 15 minutes of their scheduled time of arrival.
The commitment of Delta's employees led to the airline receiving Cirium's Platinum Award for Operational Excellence. John Laughter, Executive Vice President and Chief of Operations at Delta, expressed pride in the recognition, stating, "It’s an honor to have Cirium once again recognize the hard work and operational excellence of Delta people. Safe, consistent operational excellence is the bedrock of Delta’s growth and the core promise of our 100-year brand."
Delta operates over 5,000 flights daily and has been acknowledged by Mike Malik, Cirium's Chief Marketing Officer, for its investments and operational benchmark. Malik commented, "With its continued investments in people, processes, and technology, Delta Air Lines is once again setting the benchmark for what operational excellence can look like in the airline industry, inspiring others with its enduring commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience."
