- On-Time Performance
The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – June 2024
Airlines and airports globally experienced fluctuations in performance in June. Asia Pacific region saw significant improvements in flight cancellations, with a 16% decrease, while Europe, Latin America and North America experienced increases in cancellations between 2-8%.
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GLOBAL SUMMARY – June 2024
Airlines and airports globally experienced fluctuations in performance in June. The Asia Pacific region saw a significant improvement in flight cancellations, with a 16% decrease, while Europe, Latin America and North America experienced increases between 2-8% in cancellations.
Saudia (SV) is the global leader this month with an OTP of 88.22%, ending the two-month reign of Aeromexico. This was a 2-point increase from the previous month’s OTP of 86.09%. King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is once again the global airports leader this month with an OTP of 85.60%. This was a near 3-point decrease from May’s performance (88.23%).
Not far behind was Aeromexico (AM) in second-place, with an OTP of 86.18%, a slight decrease from 86.75% last month. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) finished the month in fifth-place under the Global Airports category with an OTP of 82.64%. This was a slight increase from last month’s OTP of 82.53%.
LATAM Airlines (LA) came in third-place with an OTP of 85.83%, a slight decrease from last month’s performance of 86.65%. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), a hub for LATAM Airlines, came in seventh-place in the Global Airports category with an OTP of 80.46%. This was more than a 5-point decline from their performance in May (85.86%).
JAL (JL) closely followed in fourth-place with an OTP of 85.10%, a near 2-point decrease from last month’s performance of 86.40%. Similarly, Haneda Airport (HND) also experienced a near 3-point decrease in performance but maintained its position in fourth-place under the Global Airports category with an OTP of 83.63%.
After finishing in ninth-place last month, Azul (AD) returned to the top five ranking and secured the fifth-place position with an OTP of 84.83%, a slight improvement over last month (84.79%). Viracopos Airport (VCP), the main hub for Azul, came in sixth-place in the Medium Airports category with an OTP of 86.41%. This was a slight improvement of their performance in May (85.53%).
Asia Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region recorded a 16% decrease in the number of cancelled flights in June (26,951) compared to May (31,912).
Thai AirAsia (FD) is the new leader in the APAC region with an OTP of 85.19%. This was nearly a 2-point improvement from May (83.55%). Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), a hub for Thai AirAsia, ended the month with an OTP of 83.28%, an improvement over May’s performance (82.05%). JAL (JL) followed very closely in second-place with an OTP of 85.10%, a decrease from last month’s performance of 86.40%. Haneda Airport (HND), a hub for JAL, finished the month in fourth-place under the Global Airports category and delivered an OTP of 83.63%. This was a 2-point decrease from 85.99% in May.
ANA (NH) maintained its third-place position with an OTP of 83.71%, a slight decrease from last month’s OTP of 84.89%. Narita International Airport (NRT), one of the main hubs for the airline, delivered an OTP of 79.30%, a near 5-point decrease from last month (84.17%).
Air New Zealand (NZ) also retained its fourth-place position from last month with an OTP of 80.78%. This was a 3-point decline from 83.99% in May. Auckland Airport (AKL), the main hub for the airline, concluded the month with an OTP of 76.05%. Similarly, this was also a decrease in performance from May (78.43%).
AirAsia (AK) secured the fifth-place position in June with an OTP of 77.80%, despite a 5-point decrease in OTP from last month (82.94%). AirAsia’s main hub, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), experienced a similar decline in performance, coming in with an OTP of 71.24%, a 4-point decrease from last month’s OTP of 75.24%.
North America
The North America region showed minimal increase in flights cancellation in June. A total of 11,806 cancelled flights were recorded, compared to 11,491 last month.
Delta Air Lines (DL) is the undisputed leader in the North America region with an OTP of 80.05%, a slight decline from 81.04% in May. The Atlanta-based airline has now taken the top position six consecutive times this year. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), a hub for Delta, concluded the month with an OTP of 70.60%. This was a near 12-point decrease compared to 82.56% last month.
Alaska Airlines (AS) maintained its second-place position with an OTP of 77.79%, a slight decrease from last month’s OTP of 79.04%. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) turned in an OTP of 75.07%, a near 4-point decrease from last month’s OTP of 78.99%.
United Airlines (UA) secured the third-place position in June with an OTP of 77.44%, which was a near 2-point improvement over May’s OTP of 75.95%. O’Hare International Airport (ORD) also improved by almost 2-points and delivered an OTP of 71.46% in June.
American Airlines (AA) ascended to fourth-place with an OTP of 73.62%. This was a 4-point improvement from its performance in May (69.64%). Similarly, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the main hub for AA, concluded the month with an OTP of 64.19%, more than 4-points improvement from last month (60.87%).
Spirit Airlines (NK) secured the fifth-place position with an OTP of 72.52%, slightly decreased from May’s performance (73.52%). Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), a hub for the airlines, delivered an OTP of 68.35%, a near 3-point decrease from 71.11% in May.
Europe
Several factors contributed to performance in the region, including the French air traffic control strike in late May which resulted to thousands of flight cancellations and rerouting across Europe. Airlines across Europe, including Aer Lingus, have been grappling with staff shortages, particularly pilots and cabin crew, which lead to more flights cancellations as airlines struggle to fully staff flights. The region recorded the highest increase in flights cancellations in June with 8,145 being cancelled compared to 5,584 from last month. This figure represents an 8% increase, resulting in an overall decrease in OTP for the region’s top-ranking airlines.
Icelandair (FI) is the new leader in Europe with an OTP of 84.08%, a slight decrease from 84.36% in May. Keflavik International Airport (KEF), a hub for Icelandair, turned in an OTP of 74.52%, which was a near 5-point decrease from the previous month’s OTP of 78.98%.
Iberia Express (I2) finished the month in second place with an OTP of 82.50%, a decrease of nearly 8 points compared to 90.24% in May. Iberia (IB) took the third-place position with an OTP of 77.69%, a near 9-point decrease from May’s OTP of 86.17%. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), the main hub for both airlines, also had a 10-point decrease in OTP. The airport delivered an OTP of 68.55% in June, compared to 79.06% in May.
SAS (SK) took the fourth-place position with an OTP of 77.08%, a decrease of nearly 8-points compared to May’s OTP of 84.83%. Copenhagen Airport (CPH), one of the three major hubs for SAS, also had a near 6-point decrease from May’s performance and turned in an OTP of 77.17%.
Finnair (AY) climbed from thirteenth place last month to fifth place in June with an OTP of 76.11%. This was a slight decrease from the previous month’s OTP of 77.03%. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), main hub for Finnair, ended the month with an OTP of 75%, down by nearly 4 points from May’s OTP of 78.50%.
Latin America
Latin America region saw a 2% increase in flight cancellations in June with 4,235 flights cancelled compared to 3,584 in May. The increase in flight cancellations contributed to decreases in OTP for the region’s top-performing carriers.
Gol (G3) is the new leader in Latin America with an impressive OTP of 90.53%, an improvement over May’s OTP of 89.82%. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), the main hub for Gol concluded the month in second place under the Global Airports category. The airport delivered an OTP of 85.13%, up from 84.80% in May.
Caribbean Airlines (BW) came in second place with an OTP of 86.55%, a near 2-point decrease from the previous month’s performance of 87.96%. Following a minor improvement, Piarco International Airport (POS), a hub for Caribbean Airlines, turned in an OTP of 86.93%.
Aeromexico (AM) secured the third-place position with an OTP of 86.18%, a slight decrease from 86.75% in May. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), the main hub for Aeromexico, finished the month in fifth place under the Global Airports category. The airport achieved an OTP of 82.64%, up from 82.53% in May.
LATAM Airlines (LA) secured the fourth-place position with an OTP of 85.83%, down slightly from 86.65% in May. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) landed in the seventh-place position under the Global Airports category with an OTP of 80.46%. This was more than a 5-point decline from their performance in May (85.86%).
Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) took the fifth-place position with an OTP of 85.16%, a near 4-point decrease from May’s performance (89.22%). Similarly, Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), a hub for Aerolineas, ended the month in fifth place under the Medium Airports category. The airport delivered an OTP of 86.95%, down from 91.31% in May.
Middle East & Africa
Last month, the region recorded the biggest improvement in number of flights cancelled (down 38.2%) compared to all other regions. The region continued to improve in June, with a slight uptick (1%) in flight cancellations from May.
Safair (FA) remained the regional leader with an OTP of 95.36%, a near 2-point decrease from May’s OTP of 96.81%. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), a hub for Safair, ended the month with an OTP of 89.79%. The airport also experienced a 3-point decrease in OTP compared to 93.09% in May.
Oman Air (WY) also retained its position in second place and turned in an OTP of 93.35%, a slight decrease from 94.35% in May. Muscat International Airport (MCT), the main hub for Oman Air, achieved an OTP of 90.66%, a decrease of less than 2 points compared to May’s OTP of 92.10%.
Kuwait Airways (KU) took the third-place position with an OTP of 91.13%, up from 90.60% in May. The airline’s main hub, Kuwait International Airport (KWI), ended the month with an OTP of 77.87%, which was a near 4-point decline from the previous month’s OTP of 81.79%.
Airlink (4Z) secured the fourth-place position with an OTP of 88.84%, a 4-point decrease from May’s OTP of 92.90%.
Saudia (SV) followed closely in fifth-place with an OTP of 88.22%. This was a 2-point improvement over last month’s OTP of 86.09%. Despite a near 3-point decrease (from 88.23% in May) in performance, King Khalid International Airport (RUH) dominated the Global Airports category with an OTP of 85.60%.
Low-Cost Carriers
Gol (G3) topped the Latin America region, and also dominated the Low-cost carrier category with an impressive OTP of 90.53%, a slight improvement over May’s OTP of 89.82%.
Thai AirAsia (FD) moved from eighth place to second place after achieving an OTP of 85.19%, a near 2-point increase from 83.55% in May. Peach Aviation (MM) came in third place with an OTP of 84.95%, a 2-point decline from May’s OTP of 87.12%.
Azul (AD) took the fourth-place position with an OTP of 84.83%, up from 84.79% in May. Iberia Express (I2) secured the fifth-place position and turned in an OTP of 82.50%. This was a decrease of nearly 8 points from last month’s OTP of 90.24%.
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