Most punctual airline in the world revealed
South African Airways is the most punctual airline in the world, according to a new report.
FlightStats, Inc., an independent provider of global flight and airport information services, revealed that South African Airways took the top spot in its airline survey with 92.26% of flights arriving on time during March.
SAA was one of the only two major international carriers that delivered over 90% of their flights on time (or within 15 minutes of the scheduled time) in the month, only narrowly beating Gulf Air which delivered 92.11% of its flights on time.
EasyJet was the only UK carrier to feature in the top 10, coming in eighth place with 87.65% of flights on time.
Major international airlines on average delivered 78.76% of their flights to the arrival gate within 15 minutes of schedule in March, up slightly from February’s 77.64%. Cancellations for the group in March were 1.35%, down from 1.57% in February.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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