These Are the Best On-Time Airlines

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Delta Airlines jetliner taxis down a runway for as it arrives at Denver International Airport Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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(AURN News) — Delta Airlines clinched the top spot for punctuality among North American carriers for the fourth consecutive year, according to Cirium’s 2024 on-time performance report.

The Atlanta-based carrier achieved an 83.46% on-time rate across 1,712,529 flights, earning Cirium’s platinum award. In global rankings, Aeromexico led with an 86.70% on-time arrival rate, followed by Saudia at 86.35% and Delta at 83.46%.

For North American airlines, Delta topped the list, with United, Alaska, American, and Southwest rounding out the top five. The report, now in its 16th year, analyzed 3 million flights monthly to determine rankings.


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