Mike Malik, Chief Marketing Officer, Cirium
This recognition places the airline among a very small group of carriers that have demonstrated the ability to sustain world-leading operational performance over multiple years. Aeromexico’s achievement reflects an organization that has turned operational reliability into a meaningful and enduring strength.
While many airlines see natural swings in their performance from one year to the next, Aeromexico continues to show that consistency at the highest level requires more than intention. It demands investment in the right infrastructure, disciplined execution across thousands of daily operational moments, and leadership that makes operational performance a strategic priority even during periods of market pressure.
The airline entered 2025 building on its position as the world’s most on time global airline in 2024, when it delivered an 86.70% on time performance across nearly 197,000 flights. In 2025, Aeromexico has elevated its performance to 90.02 percent, with each month holding close to or above the 90% level and no extended periods of decline. February reached nearly 93% and the consistently strong results through the autumn months reinforce not a single award year but a pattern of sustained and repeatable operational excellence.
Strategic Resilience in a Challenging Year
Operational excellence was only one part of Aeromexico’s 2025 performance. The airline reported its second-best third quarter in history, generating $1.4 billion in revenue with a 31 percent adjusted EBITDA margin. These financial results were delivered despite significant external pressures, reinforcing the carrier’s premium positioning and disciplined network strategy.
A critical milestone came in November, when a federal appeals court granted a stay on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s order to unwind the Aeromexico–Delta Joint Venture. The decision preserved seamless connectivity for millions of passengers and protected strategic revenue flows that support the airline’s long-term network plans.
Building Tomorrow’s Network
Aeromexico also signaled confidence in future demand with its recent expansion announcements. The new Mexico City–Barcelona service, operating six times weekly, and the first-ever Monterrey–Paris route represent thoughtfully chosen additions to the transatlantic network. These routes are supported by codeshare partnerships, including the strengthened SkyTeam connection with SAS, which broadens one-stop access between Mexico and Scandinavia.
The significance of these decisions lies in their timing. Expanding long-haul international operations while also sustaining industry-leading on-time performance is uncommon. Executing both simultaneously suggests a mature operational foundation and measured resource planning.
Leadership That Delivers
Aeromexico also signaled confidence in future demand with its recent expansion announcements. The new Mexico City–Barcelona service, operating six times weekly, and the first-ever Monterrey–Paris route represent thoughtfully chosen additions to the transatlantic network. These routes are supported by codeshare partnerships, including the strengthened SkyTeam connection with SAS, which broadens one-stop access between Mexico and Scandinavia.
Under the strategic direction of CEO Andrés Conesa and the operational leadership of COO Santiago Diago, Aeromexico has built a culture where reliability is embedded across the organization. Front-line teams, operational planners, and leaders have worked together to create a system built on coordination, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Sustaining an on-time performance level above 85% across domestic, regional, and long-haul international operations is challenging. Achieving it across an entire year reflects an organization with strong processes, clear priorities, and a disciplined approach to service delivery.
Cirium congratulates the entire Aeromexico team on earning back-to-back Global On-Time Performance titles. The achievement highlights a commitment to operational excellence that benefits passengers, strengthens competitiveness, and sets a standard for the global airline industry.
