Saudia tops global airlines in on-time performance for July

A Saudia aircraft

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) maintained its position at the top of the global rankings in on-time performance (OTP) for the second consecutive month, achieving an 88.12% on-time departure rate and an 88.15% on-time arrival rate, according to a report by Cirium, an independent aviation tracking site, for July 2024.

In a statement, Saudia added that it operated 16,500 flights to destinations across more than 100 locations on four continents.

“Achieving a high OTP has been a shared objective, as it directly impacts guest satisfaction. We’ve successfully maintained it during this year’s peak seasons,” said Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group.

“Sustaining our leadership in this area requires continuous dedication and resilience in overcoming the numerous challenges within the aviation sector globally,” he added.

He also noted that achieving this goal is the result of a collaborative effort of the entire Saudia Group and relevant stakeholders in the aviation industry.