A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

When it comes to arriving on time, these are the best (and worst) airlines

In the cutthroat airline industry, few things can boost a company’s reputation more than getting passengers to their destinations on time.

Study Shows Which Airline's Flights Arrive on Time Most Often

Airlines are under constant pressure to improve and a new report shows which carriers have excelled at getting travelers to their destinations on time. Key Facts: – Delta led North American carriers with an 83.46% on-time arrival rate in 2024. – United took second at 80.93%, followed by Alaska at 79.25%. – Cirium’s annual rankings judge flights as “on-time” if they arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled gate arrival. – Delta also placed thi…

Delta, United, Alaska tops in North America for on-time performance

Many travelers have experienced delays at one point or another while flying. A recently-released report from Cirium identified 2024’s top performers among airlines globally and regionally when it came to operating on-time flights.For North American airlines, Delta Airlines and nine other carriers appeared on the aviation analytics company’s 2024 list of "Top 10 Winners" for punctuality. It considered flights that arrived within 15 minutes of the…

These airlines were the most punctual in 2024, analysis shows – englishtimes.uk

Mexican airline Aeromexico has recorded the world’s best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to a new annual ranking. Delta Air Lines earned the highest score among U.S. carriers despite a computer crash which caused thousands of flight cancellations in July. Aviation data provider Cirium said in a report released Thursday that nearly 87% of Aeromexico’s flights arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival, a punctuality measu…

Burned by holiday delays? Book these airlines with the best on-time records in 2025

Some good news for those who love to travel: Air travel is bouncing back from post-pandemic lows with international destinations leading the way. But as anyone who has traveled recently knows, flight delays are still a huge problem. And with more flights predicted to take off in 2025, that isn’t likely to get better anytime soon. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is forecasting a 4.6% increase in departures from last year. That’…

Delta tops North American list for most punctual flights

The busy holiday travel season has ended, with AAA predicting nearly 8 million people chose to fly to get where they needed to go. Now, a new report shows which airlines were the most on-time. The airline analytics company Cirium has released its rankings for 2024, with Delta Air Lines finishing first. Researchers found that Delta had an 84% on-time departure rate and an 83% on-time arrival rate. United Airlines came in at No. 2 with an 82% on-…