In an industry known for its operational complexity, Cirium, the globally recognized authority in aviation analytics, is pleased to announce its highly anticipated 2023 On-Time Performance Review on WordPress. This annual review highlights outstanding operational excellence in the aviation sector, showcasing this year’s winners from around the world who have not only met challenges head-on but have also set new standards in operational performance and punctuality.
For the third consecutive year, Delta Air Lines receives the prestigious Cirium Platinum Award, reaffirming its dedication to operational performance and minimizing passenger disruptions. Delta also secures the top spot for the most on-time airline in North America. The title of the most on-time global airline goes to Avianca Airlines, based in Bogota, Colombia. Other regional winners include ANA for Asia Pacific, Oman Air for the Middle East and Africa, Copa in Latin America, and Iberia Express in Europe. Safair claims the leading position among low-cost carriers, while Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport earns the title of the top-performing airport globally. Detailed results are available below and on www.cirium.com.
An on-time flight is defined as one that arrives within 15 minutes of the scheduled gate arrival, and for an airport, it is defined as departing within 15 minutes of its scheduled departure.
Jeremy Bowen, CEO of Cirium, comments, “Delta Air Lines securing its third consecutive Platinum Award and leading the North American category is truly remarkable. The other airline and airport winners have navigated operational challenges with exceptional performance, showcasing their relentless commitment to efficiency and punctuality as we enter 2024—a year filled with promise for the aviation sector.”
Now in its 15th year, the Cirium On-Time Performance program continues to meticulously monitor global airline operational performance. Cirium’s extensive and unbiased data, sourced from over 600 real-time information outlets, remains crucial for industry stakeholders, covering airlines, airports, global distribution systems, civil aviation authorities, and more. This ensures a comprehensive and neutral perspective.
As the industry adapts to post-pandemic norms, Cirium remains at the forefront of monitoring aviation on-time performance in the New Year. The company’s data and analytics provide industry stakeholders with a neutral, third-party perspective, drawing from the broadest and deepest pool of information collected and curated from over 600 sources of real-time flight information, including airlines, airports, global distribution systems, positional data, civil aviation authorities, air navigation service providers, proprietary data partnerships, and the internet. Cirium’s on-time performance data is overseen by an independent board of advisors, comprised of industry experts, ensuring accuracy and unbiased representation.
Top 5 performers in all categories for 2023 include:
Global Airline Leaders:
- Avianca Airlines (AV)
- Azul Airlines (AD)
- Qatar Airways (QR)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Iberia (IB)
Top Global Airports:
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
North American Leading Airlines:
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- American Airlines (AA)
- United Airlines (UA)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
European Leading Airlines:
- Iberia Express (I2)
- Iberia (IB)
- Austrian Airlines (OS)
- LOT Polish Airlines (LO)
- Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY)
Latin American Leading Airlines:
- Copa Airlines (CM)
- Avianca Airlines (AV)
- Azul Airlines (AD)
- LATAM Airlines (LA)
- Caribbean Airlines (BW)
Asia Pacific Leading Airlines:
- All Nippon Airways (NH)
- Japan Airlines (JL)
- Thai AirAsia (FD)
- IndiGo (6E)
- Air New Zealand (NZ)
Middle East and Africa Leading Airlines:
- Oman Air (WY)
- Safair (FA)
- Royal Air Jordanian (RJ)
- Qatar Airways (QR)
- Etihad Airways (EY)
Leading Low-Cost Carriers:
- Safair (FA)
- Azul Airlines (AD)
- Hong Kong Express (UO)
- Jetstar Japan (GK)
- Iberia Express (I2)
About Cirium
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