Search Travel Market Report

mainlogo
www.travelmarketreport.com
  • News
  • Packaged Travel
  • Cruise
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Destinations
  • Retail Strategies
  • Niche & Luxury
  • Air
  • Training & Resources
  • Who We Are
    • Brian Israel
    • Briana Bonfiglio
    • Candace Protzman
    • Dan McCarthy
    • Dori Saltzman
    • Jennifer Arango
    • Kelly Fontenelle
    • Louis Intreglia
    • Tom McCarthy

U.S. Airlines’ On-Time Performance Improved in 2019

by Barbara Peterson / January 09, 2020
U.S. Airlines’ On-Time Performance Improved in 2019

Hawaii Airlines was the most on-time U.S. airline in 2019. Photo: Shutterstock.com


The aviation industry’s punctuality rankings for last year are in, showing that U.S. airlines and airports are generally doing a better job of getting passengers to their destinations on time.

That is in line with an overall improvement worldwide, according to global travel data provider OAG, which has just released its annual “Punctuality League.” A flight is counted as on time when it gets to the gate within 15 minutes of its scheduled arrival. 

John Grant, OAG senior analyst, said that 2019 was a good year for punctuality, noting that “the global market is nearly near peak performance.” That said, airlines have also resorted to schedule padding to boost their results.

So, which airlines did the best? OAG’s report named Hawaiian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Alaska Airlines as the top three most reliable airlines in North America.

Hawaiian led the pack with 87.4% of all flights arriving on schedule; the carrier typically does well, given that it is a relatively small line that has the advantage of being based in a warm-weather destination.

Delta was the top performer among network airlines, with 83.5% of its operations arriving on time; Alaska was rated third-best, with 81.4% of flights meeting their schedule.

In other U.S. airline results, Southwest and Spirit both clocked in at 79.4% on time; American was next, at 77.9%, and United and JetBlue finished the year at 76.2% and 73.81%, respectively, of flights on schedule.

Worldwide, Garuda Indonesia took the top spot, with 95% on its flights counted as on time; another top performer was Panama’s Copa Airlines, at 92%.

In the airport category, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and Seattle-Tacoma finished as the fourth and fifth most punctual “mega-airports” globally, with 83.7% and 80.2%, respectively, of flights reported as on time. Other top performers – with at least 80% of operations running smoothly – include airports in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Detroit, Charlotte, Phoenix, Miami, Houston and Las Vegas. Worldwide, Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport was the top airline for punctuality, with an 86.8% on-time performance. The top three international airports were rounded out by Tokyo Haneda (86.6%) and Singapore Changi (84%).

  0
  0
Related Articles
The World's Most Expensive Flights
Canada Jetlines Pushes Launch Date
Op-Ed: Airlines Need to Change Their Tune
Travel Chaos Could Get Even Worse This Summer
JetBlue to Temporarily Suspend Service to 16 Major U.S. Airports
Airlines Issue Additional Waivers as U.S. Ramps Up COVID-19 Response
American Airlines Renews Codeshare with Qatar Airways
Coronavirus Update: Rundown of Impacted Tours and Airlines
Delta to Launch New Service from Seattle to Tampa
Delta to Launch a Suite of New Digital Features for Travel Professionals

MOST VIEWED

  1. Maui Fires Update: Which Hotels and Resorts Are Open and Closed After Lahaina Fires
  2. FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop for United Airlines Flights
  3. Southwest Airlines Strike Seems Imminent
  4. Hurricane Lee's Uncertain Path Raises Some Travel Concerns
  5. Hurricane Lee Intensifies to Category 5: Caribbean and U.S. Impact Uncertain
  6. Hurricane Lee Update: Storm Poses Threat to New England and Atlantic Canada


  1. Royal Caribbean Monitoring Haiti Violence
  2. Tropical Storm Lee Could Hit the Caribbean this Weekend
  3. Two Florida Ports Remain Closed After Hurricane Idalia
  4. Updated Cruise Line COVID-19 Vaccination, Booster, & Testing Requirements
  5. Celebrity Cruises Removes Gratuities from "All Included" Pricing
  6. Hurricane Lee Forecast to Rapidly Strengthen into the Weekend
TMR Subscription

Subscribe today to receive daily in-depth coverage, analysis of industry news, trends and issues that affect how you do business. Subscribe now for free.

Subscribe to TMR

Top Stories
Amsterdam Is Increasing Tourist Taxes for Land and Cruise Guests in 2024
Amsterdam Is Increasing Tourist Taxes for Land and Cruise Guests in 2024

Amsterdam is boosting its tourist tax.

Read...
Quark Expeditions Launches New Arctic 2025 Season: “Rethink Your Bucket List”
Quark Expeditions Launches New Arctic 2025 Season: “Rethink Your Bucket List”

Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, invites travelers to boldly rethink their bucket list in Arctic 2025 and choose destinations that take them beyond the standard and overly popular travel experiences. 

Read...
Club Med’s First South Africa Resort Set to Begin Construction
Club Med’s First South Africa Resort Set to Begin Construction

The first Club Med resort in South Africa is slated to open in 2026.

Read...
Reports: New EU Visa Program ETIAS Won’t Start Until 2025
Reports: New EU Visa Program ETIAS Won’t Start Until 2025

The long-talked-about visa program for inbound travelers to Europe is reportedly delayed yet again.

Read...
Halloween Horror Nights Stages Frightful Scenes at Universal Orlando for 32nd Year
Halloween Horror Nights Stages Frightful Scenes at Universal Orlando for 32nd Year

Here's what travel advisors need to know about Halloween Horror Nights and how to book the horror-filled trip of their clients' dreams.

Read...
Iceland Prime Minister Promises to Increase Tourism Taxes
Iceland Prime Minister Promises to Increase Tourism Taxes

Tourists to Iceland will soon have to pay more to the country in taxes.

Read...
TMR OUTLOOKS & WHITE PAPERS
European Travel Trends 2023 Outlook
CP White Paper 1
Cruise Trend Outlook 2023
View All
industry insider
industry-insider.jpg
//services.travelsavers.com/AMGService.svc/REST/GetImage?ImageID=e6640f25-695d-ee11-92d0-005056a8720b
Why Travel Advisors Shouldn't Worry About Artificial Intelligence
Advertiser's Voice
//services.travelsavers.com/AMGService.svc/REST/GetImage?ImageID=b9003415-3a5d-ee11-92d0-005056a8720b
Travel Agent Education Powered by Avoya
About Travel Market Report Mission Staff Advisory Board Advertise
TMR Resources Webinars Calendar of Events Outlook/Whitepapers Previous Sponsored Articles Previous This Week Articles
Subscribe to TMR
Select Language
Do You Have an Idea Email
editor@travelmarketreport.com
Give Us a Call
1-(516) 730-3097
Drop Us a Note
Travel Market Report
71 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
News |Packaged Travel |Cruise |Hotels & Resorts |Destinations |Retail Strategies |Niche & Luxury |Air |Training & Resources |Who We Are
© 2005 - 2023 Travel Market Report, an American Marketing Group Inc. Company All Rights Reserved | 243 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771 USA | Telephone (516) 730-3097| Terms and Conditions
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy