10 Most Timely Airlines In The World During 2024

JAKARTA - In 2024, the timeliness of airlines is one of the important factors that are considered by travelers.

With the various challenges faced by the aviation industry, such as extreme weather and logistical problems, several airlines managed to maintain a record of extraordinary timeliness.

Aviation analytics company Cirium has released the airline's annual ranking with the best timeliness records. Cirium data is divided by region and airline size (based on the number of passengers served in a year).

Here are the 10 most timely airlines in the world during 2024, as reported by VOI from the CNN page on Monday, January 6, 2025.

1. Aeromexico

Aeromexico occupies the first position as the world's most timely airline in 2024. This Mexican airline is known for its commitment to maintaining the timeliness of its flight. As the founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, Aeromexico continues to strengthen its flight network, providing efficient and timely service for its passengers.

2. Saudia

Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national airline, has won its second position in terms of timeliness. This airline continues to innovate and expand its reach, along with Saudi Arabia's great ambition to develop the tourism sector in the next decade. With the increasingly modern fleet, Saudia continues to show extraordinary performance in terms of timeliness.

3. Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines, one of the largest airlines in the United States, won third place on this list. As a member of the long-standing SkyTeam and airline, Delta has a deep experience in managing a dense flight schedule. With various efforts to improve operational efficiency, Delta maintains its flight timeliness, despite facing challenges in the dynamic aviation industry.

4. LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines, Latin America's largest airline, ranks fourth on the list of airlines with the most extensive flight networks across Latin America, LATAM continues to strive to improve its flight timeliness, providing comfort and assurance for travelers.

5. Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways, known for its premium services and modern aircraft fleet, managed to occupy fifth place in terms of timeliness. The airline continues to maintain its reputation as one of the best airlines in the world, focusing on customer service and timeliness.

6. Azul Airlines

Azul Airlines, a Brazilian airline, occupies the sixth position on this list. This low-cost airline has succeeded in developing a large domestic network and continues to maintain its flight timeliness, despite having to face challenges in managing Brazil's dense flight schedule.

7. Avianca

Avianca, Colombia's largest airline and one of the oldest in Latin America, won seventh place. With a network of flights serving various destinations in Latin America and abroad, Avianca continues to be committed to providing a timely flight experience for its passengers.

8. Iberia

Iberia, Spain's largest airline, occupies the eighth position in terms of timeliness. As a member of the Oneworld alliance, Iberia continues to update its fleet and improve operational efficiency to ensure timely flights for passengers.

9. Scandivian Airlines (SAS)

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), a national airline from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, won ninth. With a wide flight network in Europe and abroad, SAS continues to strive to maintain timeliness despite challenges in fleet management and flight schedules.

10. United Airlines

United Airlines, one of the largest airlines in the United States, occupies the tenth position on this list. With various efforts to increase operational efficiency and reduce delays, United Airlines continues to maintain its reputation as an airline that passengers can rely on.