Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Executive Director and CEO, Exactly Consulting and Services SARL
Beyond growth, Latin America is setting benchmarks in operational excellence. Aeromexico stands out globally, achieving the best On-Time Performance (OTP) among the Global Airline Category, a remarkable feat given its operations from the highly congested Mexico City International Airport. This achievement highlights resilience and world-class standards in a challenging environment.
Regionally, Copa Airlines continues to lead OTP rankings, building on its stellar 2024 performance.
Following closely are Aeromexico, Gol, Azul, and LATAM Airlines, reinforcing the region’s reputation for reliability and efficiency.
Airports mirror this success, demonstrating the strong correlation between airline and airport punctuality. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport leads all Large Airports globally, while two other Latin American airports feature in the top 10 of this category. The Medium-sized Airport Category shines even brighter: Tocumen International Airport in Panama claims the top spot worldwide, with five regional airports among the global top 10. In the Small Airport category, Guayaquil Airport leads globally, supported by four Latin American airports in the top ten.
Congratulations to the winners.
These results are more than operational metrics, they are a testament to the region’s commitment to excellence and its role in driving social and economic development. With robust growth, outstanding efficiency, and unparalleled OTP achievements, Latin America is not just keeping pace with global aviation, it is setting new standards.
The region’s vast and diverse landscape offers immense opportunities, and its aviation sector is poised to be a cornerstone of connectivity and progress for years to come.
