Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, announced the winners of its 2024 On-Time Performance Review. The review celebrates airlines and airports that excelled in on-time and operational performance.

“2024 was a difficult year for airlines, facing a large-scale IT outage and unseasonable and severe weather patterns. Despite these challenges, these airlines and airports have worked tirelessly to ensure their customers have a smooth journey and reach their destination on time.”

Cirium’s Annual report is the gold standard for global airline and airport performance analytics. An on-time flight is defined as a flight that arrives within 14:59 minutes of the scheduled gate arrival time. Airports measure punctuality as departing flights within 14:59 minutes of their scheduled departure time.

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Aviation Awards

Cirium’s Annual Review also acknowledges the operational excellence of airlines worldwide, with five regional awards. Iberia Express, a member of the International Airlines Group, was successful as the most on-time airline in Europe and the most on-time, low-cost airline globally. Japan Airlines ranked first within Asia-Pacific, just slightly ahead of All Nippon Airways.

Delta Air Lines continued its dominance in North America, while Copa Airlines achieved a landmark 10th win in Latin America. Safari has also won the Most On-Time Airline in the Middle East and Africa. 

Special Recognition of Operational Excellence: The Cirium Platinum Awards

Delta Air Lines topped the table for a fourth consecutive year, landing Cirium’s Platinum Award for global operational excellence. This prestigious accolade comes as the Atlanta-based airline continues to be praised for its unwavering commitment to operational performance.

The Platinum award considers the complexity of the carrier’s network, the volume of flights, and the ability to limit the impact of flight disruptions on passengers over the entire year. The airline was recognized for its on-time performance throughout 2024 at 83.46%, on more than 1,712,529 total flights in 2024.

This year, Cirium also presented its first annual Platinum Award to a global airport, with El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, receiving this prestigious award. The Airport Platinum Award considers a broader range of factors, including the impact of delays on passengers, the duration of disruptions, operational complexity, and the airport’s appeal, with a particular focus on growth. 

Jeremy Bowen’s Statements

Jeremy Bowen, Cirium CEO, said, “In an industry defined by operational complexity, we are extremely proud to acknowledge the airlines and airports that provided customers with the most on-time flights and best performance in 2024.”

“2024 was a difficult year for airlines, facing a large-scale IT outage and unseasonable and severe weather patterns. Despite these challenges, these airlines and airports have worked tirelessly to ensure their customers have a smooth journey and reach their destination on time.”

“We congratulate all the winners of this year’s On-Time Performance Review, each of whom has set new standards in operational excellence. A special recognition goes to Delta Air Lines for continuing their outstanding winning streak with Cirium’s Platinum Award for airlines, Copa Airlines for achieving its 10th title as Latin America’s most On-Time airline, Iberia Express for its consistent performance as Europe’s most On-Time airline, and Bogotá El Dorado Airport for securing Cirium’s first-ever Platinum Award for an airport.”