The on-time performance analysis is based on flight data from over 600 sources of real-time flight information. Cirium resumed reporting in June 2021, as flight volumes returned. In 2021, 95.6% of the airport’s flights departed on time.Ĭirium’s on-time performance reporting for airlines and airports is the longest-standing in the industry, going back 13 years. The report also identifies the world’s leading airports in on-time performance and Tokyo’s international airport, Haneda Airport, ranks as the most on-time airport globally.

The airline flies a network of 14 routes and has nimble operations. Solaseed Air, also a Japanese domestic operator and ANA affiliate, tops the Low-Cost Carrier category with 97.9% of its flights on time in 2021. Royal Jordanian (89%) and Emirates (86.7%) rounded out the performers in the region.

The airline did not feature in the On-Time Performance Review 2019, however, has expanded its international services to Mauritius – a holiday destination for South Africans – with focused operations. South African Low-Cost Carrier, Safair, outperforms in the Middle East and Africa category as 96.4% of its flights were on time. The carrier won the Latin America category with 90.3% of its flights on time, followed by Aerolineas Argentinas (89.2%) and Azul (88.9%). Panama’s Copa Airlines was close to a complete shutdown at the start of the pandemic but is making a strong recovery and operating its expanding flight schedules at a very high level of on-time performance. This year’s Top 10 in Asia-Pacific is dominated by airlines with a significant domestic operation. Those carriers with a sizeable domestic market fared better. Airlines that operate a flight schedule consisting mainly of international flights experienced a state of near hibernation in Asia. In the Asia Pacific, leading Japanese airlines ANA and JAL rank highest. Notably, Vueling has expanded internationally in 2021 with 65% of its third-quarter capacity dedicated to international flights. Spanish IAG carriers – Vueling (92.1%), Iberia Express (91.8%) and Iberia (90.3%) – took three of the top five spots in the European category. The carrier topped Alaska Airlines (81.7%) and American Airlines (80.5%). North Americaĭelta Air Lines takes home the award for most on-time North American airline with 87.7% of its flights arriving on time. In third place was Russia’s Aeroflot (91%), followed by Chile-based LATAM (88.7%) and Delta Air Lines (87.8%). The carrier was followed closely by Japan Airlines (JAL) with 94.1% – reflecting the high standard set by Japanese aviation when it comes to on-time performance. Global AirlinesĪll Nippon Airways (ANA) is named as the most on-time airline in the Global category with 95% of its flights on time. Airlines globally operated nearly 25 million flights, a 10% increase from 2020, but still down 36% compared to 2019. Delta, ANA and the regional winners are congratulated.”Ĭirium’s 2021 On-Time Performance Review reflects the second half of the year when flight volumes returned. All Nippon Airlines (ANA) is recognised as the most on-time airline in the world. It’s an outstanding effort and achievement during a difficult period. “Delta Air Lines stood out this year when you consider the carrier’s size, network, and passenger delay minutes, as well as the number of completed flights. “It was another challenging year for the aviation industry, however 2021 was certainly better than 2020, marking the start of the recovery,” said Jeremy Bowen, CEO, Cirium.

The award takes into consideration the complexity of the airline’s operation, volume of flights, diversity of its network and other key operational factors. Aviation analytics firm Cirium has released its On-Time Performance Review 2021 – regarded as the global standard for airline and airport operational performance.Ĭirium awarded North America’s Delta Air Lines with the top Platinum Award, recognising the Atlanta-based carrier as the world’s best-performing airline of the year for Operational Excellence.

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