The number of cancelled flights within Europe remained relatively constant in May 2023 compared to the previous month.
According to latest Cirium data, Avianca was named the most punctual airline in May, with 89.51% of flights arriving at their destination on-time. Oslo Airport was the most punctual in Europe, with 86.41% of all flights departing on-time.
Europe
- Norwegian Air Shuttle was named Europe’s most punctual carrier last month, with 89.25% of flights arriving on-time
- LOT Polish Airlines landed second position, with over 88.68% of all flights arriving on-time
- Iberia, Finnair and Austrian Airlines also made the top five, offering customers punctual service on over 80% of flights
- No UK airline featured in the top 10 of most punctual European carriers.
Globally
- Globally, Avianca was named the most punctual airline in May, with 89.51% of flights arriving at their destination on-time
- The second spot was highly contested, with Delta Air Lines securing an 88.86% punctuality score, just head of LATAM Airlines which took third place with 88.23%
- Iberia and ANA took fourth and fifth spot, with 86.63% and 86.04% respectively.
Airports
- Four of the top five most on-time airports were in North America – with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport taking the top spot
- Detroit, Salt Lake City and Philadelphia also made the top five, alongside Bogota Airport which took second position
- Oslo Airport was the most punctual in Europe, with 86.41% of all flights departing on-time.
Cancellations
- The number of cancelled flights within Europe remained relatively constant in May 2023 compared to the previous month
- In May 2023, 7,600 flights were cancelled within Europe, up from 7,468 in April 2023.
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