Spanish-based carrier Iberia was labelled "the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 " by aviation analytics company Cirium, with global awards going to Delta Air Lines and Azul Brazilian Airlines.
Other regional gongs went to Delta in North America, Thai AirAsia in Asia, Oman Air in the Middle East and Africa, and Azul in South America. Japan's StarFlyer was named the best in the world in the low-cost carrier category, with the nation's Haneda taking top spot globally for airports.
“Congratulations to Delta Air Lines for its excellent performance in Cirium’s 2022 On-Time Performance Review, as well as Iberia for its success in Europe, getting its passengers to their destinations on time as the sector revived during 2022", said Cirium chief executive Jeremy Bowen.
“Ramping back up operations so quickly after an enforced slowdown is not easy to do and the top-ranked airlines in Cirium’s 2022 On-Time Performance Review deserve their recognition for this well-orchestrated achievement", Bowen added.