Aeromexico is the most on-time airline in the world, according to a data company that compiled figures for 2024.

Delta Air Lines scored the highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations in July.

Mexico’s Aeromexico has been named the world’s most on-time airline in 2024. Mexico’s Aeromexico has been named the world’s most on-time airline in 2024. Cirium, an aviation analytics company, has been timing and tracking flights for 16 years and provides an annual On-Time Performance Review of airlines and airports around the globe.

In the cutthroat airline industry, few things can boost a company's reputation more than getting passengers to their destinations on time.

On January 2, 2025, aviation analytics company Cirium released its annual report ranking the most punctual airlines in the world. The data is calculated using 600 global sources, the company says, including published schedules, government agencies, civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports and major airline reservation systems.

“The on-time performance numbers are measured over 365 days, not the five days where a specific carrier had an issue,” says Malik, adding that Delta’s on-time performance reached 91% in August.

Delta began the new year strong, receiving a Platinum Award for Operational Excellence from aviation analytics company, Cirium. The award recognizes on-time performance while navigating complex operations,

The report’s authors say the aviation industry has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of global industry challenges in 2024 View on euronews