Aviation analytics firm Cirium has revealed the top on-time airlines in August 2023. An on-time flight is defined as one that arrives at its destination airport within 15 minutes of its scheduled arrival time.
In Europe, Iberia was named Europe’s most punctual carrier last month, with 85.76% of flights arriving on-time. Norwegian Air Shuttle landed second position, with 84.61% of all flights arriving on-time.
Austrian, Air Europa and Finnair also made the top five, offering customers punctual service on over 80% of flights.
On a global basis, Avianca was named the most punctual airline in August, with 86.86% of flights arriving at their destination on-time. The second spot was awarded to Qatar Airways, who secured an 85.77% punctuality score, just head of Iberia which took third place with 85.76%.
Azul Airlines and Delta Air Lines took fourth and fifth spot, with 85.37% and 82.80%% respectively.