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READ ARTICLE: The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – October 2025The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – October 2025
October saw a 26% decrease in global flight cancellations, indicating greater stability in airline operations.
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READ ARTICLE: September 2025 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly ReportSeptember 2025 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly Report
With a 24% decrease in cancellations last month, Philippine Airlines is now the top airline for on-time performance in Southeast…
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READ ARTICLE: King Khalid International Airport: Precision, Planning and Performance in RiyadhKing Khalid International Airport: Precision, Planning and Performance in Riyadh
RUH was recognized as the Most On-Time Global Airport, achieving an industry-leading departure OTP rate of 86.65%—a distinction that places…
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READ ARTICLE: How Southwest Became North America’s Most On-Time AirlineHow Southwest Became North America’s Most On-Time Airline
Southwest carefully engineered transformation, redefining reliability, and showcasing the impact of strategic improvements and a commitment to sustained performance. Two…
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READ ARTICLE: FlySafair Leads Middle East & Africa in OTP for 2024FlySafair Leads Middle East & Africa in OTP for 2024
We are proud to recognize FlySafair (IATA Code: FA) as the leading on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa…
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READ ARTICLE: Copa Celebrates 10 Years of On-Time ExcellenceCopa Celebrates 10 Years of On-Time Excellence
Copa Airlines has cemented its place as Latin America’s undisputed leader in On-Time performance, achieving an unprecedented tenth consecutive year…
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READ ARTICLE: Aeromexico Wins Cirium’s 2024 On-Time Performance AwardAeromexico Wins Cirium’s 2024 On-Time Performance Award
February 11, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico – Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, presented the 2024 On-Time Performance (OTP)…
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READ ARTICLE: Survey: Japan Flights Recover in Q1 2022; Sapporo, Okinawa TopSurvey: Japan Flights Recover in Q1 2022; Sapporo, Okinawa Top
We are honored to announce Japan Airlines (JAL) as the top airline in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for On-time Performance…
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READ ARTICLE: Low-Cost Carrier Expert: Operational Excellence & New StandardsLow-Cost Carrier Expert: Operational Excellence & New Standards
in 2024, several Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) have set a benchmark for operational excellence.
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READ ARTICLE: Guayaquil Airport: Pursuit of ExcellenceGuayaquil Airport: Pursuit of Excellence
Guayaquil Jose Joaquin De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) stands out as the leader in the Small Airports category with an…
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READ ARTICLE: Delta Air Lines: 4 Years of Operational ExcellenceDelta Air Lines: 4 Years of Operational Excellence
Delta received the Platinum Award for Operational Excellence for the fourth consecutive year, solidifying its industry leadership in On-Time Performance.
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READ ARTICLE: A Decade of On-Time Performance Leadership in Latin AmericaA Decade of On-Time Performance Leadership in Latin America
Copa Airlines has once again soared to the top with an impressive on-time performance rate of 88.22% for 2024. Copa…
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