A study revealed the performance of each company and airport. Aerolíneas Argentinas stood out as one of the best in the region.
With the end of 2024, the traditional ranking of the aeronautical industry and presented the ranking of the most punctual airlines in the world in 2024. Thus, the title was in the hands of Aeromexicowhich was established as the best airline company in this section.
According to the report prepared each year by the Cirium company, “a punctual flight is defined as one that arrives within 14:59 minutes of the scheduled arrival time at the boarding gate.” The state company Aerolíneas Argentinas established itself among the top 5 in Latin America.
The most punctual airlines in 2024
Air travel requires precise coordination between all sectors involved in its organization: from airport staff and baggage handlers to on-board stewards. The punctuality of flights is something highly valued among customers since, on many occasions, travelers must make stops in other countries to board another aircraft.
In this sense, according to the survey carried out by the company Cirium, the top 5 most punctual companies were made up of Aeromexico -Mexico’s flag airline established itself as the most punctual – with 86.70% of its trips made on time. Then they followed him Saudia -from Saudi Arabia- (86.35%), Delta Airlines -from the United States- (83.46%), LATAM Airlines -from Chile- (82.89%), and Qatar Airways -from Qatar- (82.83%).
Argentine Airlines Aeroparque Planes
Mariano Fuchila
Fits highlight the position occupied by Aerolíneas Argentinas which, in a complex year due to its constant conflicts with the government of Javier Milei, established itself as the 5th most punctual in Latin America. Thus, the top 5 in the region was made up of the aforementioned Aeroméxico in first place, Copa Airlines, Caribbean Airlines and Gol.
On the European side, the title went to the Spanish Iberia Express, which was followed by Iberia and, the top 3, completed by the Swedish SAS.
Which were the most efficient airports in 2024
The survey also focused on the best performing airports during 2024. In this way, The top 5 was made up of:
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Jorge Chávez International Airport of Lima (Peru)
- Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City (Mexico)
- Salt Lake City International Airport (United States)
- Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Chile)
Source: Ambito
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