Cirium’s latest report reveals that Aeromexico outperformed all other airlines worldwide in punctuality last month. Over 91% of its flights arrived on time, marking a significant improvement and setting a new standard in the aviation industry.
Aeromexico’s Impressive Comeback
After a less-than-stellar performance in August, Aeromexico bounced back dramatically.
In September, the airline operated 15,344 flights, with a remarkable 91.13% arriving as scheduled.
This is a notable jump from August’s 86.54% on-time arrivals.
Their commitment to timeliness has clearly paid off, earning them the top spot globally.
Saudia and Avianca: Close on Aeromexico’s Heels
Other airlines weren’t far behind.
- Saudia secured second place with 89.4% on-time arrivals out of 15,518 flights.
- Avianca came in third, with 88.74% of its 20,330 flights arriving punctually.
These airlines have demonstrated consistent reliability, but Aeromexico managed to outpace them in September.
The Top Ten Global Airlines by Punctuality
| Rank | Airline | Total Flights | On-Time Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aeromexico | 15,344 | 91.13% |
| 2 | Saudia | 15,518 | 89.40% |
| 3 | Avianca | 20,330 | 88.74% |
| 4 | Delta Air Lines | 143,293 | 87.81% |
| 5 | Qatar Airways | 16,241 | 87.35% |
| 6 | United Airlines | 136,807 | 86.47% |
| 7 | LATAM | 45,449 | 84.28% |
| 8 | Azul | 26,889 | 84.05% |
| 9 | Japan Airlines | 25,780 | 83.18% |
| 10 | American Airlines | 176,319 | 82.74% |
These figures highlight the airlines that kept passengers moving efficiently last month.
North America’s Standout Performers
In the North American arena, Delta Air Lines led the pack.
They achieved an on-time performance of 87.81% from 143,293 flights.
United Airlines followed with 86.47%, and Southwest Airlines secured third place with 84.18%.
Notably, all three major U.S. carriers—Delta, United, and American Airlines—ranked within the global top ten.
