Two Canadian airlines report zero flight cancellations in September

Flair operates only Boeing 737 family aircraft, while Air Transat uses Airbus A321LR and Airbus A330 jets. Their relatively simple fleet structures help reduce maintenance issues and crew complexity. Both airlines also use conservative scheduling practices that allow for longer turnaround times between flights—common in leisure markets—which helps them recover more easily from disruptions.

Proactive planning for potential operational problems is cited as a key factor behind these results. Adjustments made before the day of operation can prevent cancellations and keep completion rates high. Operating out of well-managed hub airports also assists with logistics such as spare parts access and crew changes.

Other North American carriers such as Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways also have strong records for low cancellations and good punctuality, though larger carriers face greater challenges due to their scale and network complexity.

Globally, mid-size airlines like Royal Jordanian and Oman Air have also reported zero cancellations recently by maintaining straightforward network structures. Larger international networks like Aeromexico manage impressive reliability despite operating many aircraft.

While low-cost carriers with simplified fleets often achieve higher reliability metrics than legacy global operators, industry experts caution that strong monthly performance does not guarantee future results amid ongoing operational challenges.