Saudi Arabia‘s national airline, Saudia has achieved the highest global ranking for on-time performance in June 2024, according to a report by aviation tracking site Cirium.
The carrier reported an on-time arrival rate of 88.22 percent and an on-time departure rate of 88.73 percent across 16,133 flights to over 100 destinations worldwide.
“This accomplishment is a realization of our strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency and quality through continuous improvements in flight scheduling and the implementation of the best digital solutions and systems for operations management. Maintaining a high level of on-time performance requires significant effort, as it involves overcoming numerous operational challenges in the aviation industry, such as weather conditions, high temperatures, technical issues, and other airport-related factors. I express my gratitude to all Saudia employees for their diligent work in maintaining the national flag carrier’s operational excellence,” said Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group.
The airline has consistently ranked among the top ten global carriers for punctuality since last year. It operates using what it describes as the Middle East’s largest Integrated Operation Control Center, which employs advanced technologies for aircraft communications and real-time monitoring of takeoff and landing procedures.
