Airlines With The Most On Time Flights For Your 2024 Travel
When you’re flying, especially during the hectic holiday travel season, delays are bound to happen. But it turns out some airlines do a better job of getting passengers there on time, and according to Cirium, a new report reveals which ones those are.
Late flights can be incredibly inconvenient for travelers, causing disruptions to schedules, missed connections, and lost time. Waiting for hours in an airport terminal can be frustrating and tiring, and can lead to missed appointments or important events. Additionally, late flights can be costly, as travelers may need to pay for additional transportation or lodging if they miss a connecting flight or arrive at their destination much later than anticipated. It’s important for airlines to communicate effectively with their passengers in the event of a delay, providing timely updates and assistance to minimize the negative impact of a late flight. As a traveler, it’s always a good idea to plan ahead and allow extra time for potential delays, but it’s also important to remember that delays are sometimes outside of our control and to try to remain patient and flexible in these situations.
Cirium, an aviation analytics firm, names Delta Air Lines as the most on-time North American carrier for 2023. According to their research, Delta flights arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival 84.72% of the time during the year.
- Delta has held this number-one spot several times before, in 2022, 2021, 2019 and 2018.
- This year, their high rate of punctuality helped Delta secure the Cirium Platinum Award for the third consecutive year.
- The report also finds Minnesota’s Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was the top-performing global airport for 2023, with 84.44% of flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled time.
The Top on-time North American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines – on-time arrival rate 84.72%
- Alaska Airlines – on-time arrival rate 82.25%
- American Airlines – on-time arrival rate 80.61%
- United Airlines – on-time arrival rate 80.04%
- Southwest Airlines – on-time arrival rate 76.26%
