Iberia Express Named World’s Most On-Time Low-Cost Airline for 2024
Cirium’s 2024 on-time performance report highlights Iberia Express as the world’s most punctual low-cost airline, achieving an impressive on-time performance rate of 84.69%. This marks another victory for the Spanish airline, which has consistently ranked highly in on-time performance across the globe. Iberia Express, a subsidiary of Iberia and part of the IAG group, continues to set the standard for operational efficiency and reliability in the low-cost aviation sector.
Iberia Express’ success is part of a broader trend in the low-cost airline industry, where punctuality is increasingly a key factor in passenger satisfaction. Despite being known for no-frills service, low-cost carriers have been striving to deliver punctual flights, and Iberia Express has once again outperformed many competitors.
In the global rankings, Iberia Express stood out, not only claiming the title of the most on-time low-cost airline but also securing gold as the most on-time airline in Europe for 2024. Iberia Express has earned this recognition several times, having been the most on-time European airline in 2022 and 2023 and winning the most on-time low-cost airline title every year from 2014 to 2018.
Top 10 On-Time Low-Cost Airlines in 2024
While Iberia Express clinched the top spot, the list of top 10 most punctual low-cost airlines for 2024 featured several notable performers, including Ryanair, which failed to secure a position in the top 10.
- 10. Thai AirAsia: Achieved an on-time rate of 77.46% with a fleet of 60 Airbus aircraft, serving 67 destinations across Asia.
- 9. Southwest Airlines: With a fleet of 829 Boeing 737 aircraft, Southwest Airlines saw 77.77% of its flights arriving on time, making a strong comeback after operational challenges in 2022.
- 8. Indonesia AirAsia: With 78.97% on-time performance, Indonesia AirAsia serves 33 destinations with a fleet of 32 Airbus A320 aircraft.
- 7. Norwegian: Achieved 79.23% on-time performance, operating a fleet of 81 aircraft, primarily the Boeing 737 family, across 100+ destinations.
- 6. Allegiant Air: Reached 79.31% on-time performance with a fleet of 128 aircraft, marking a significant improvement with its new Boeing 737 MAX planes.
- 5. Vueling Airlines: Vueling recorded an 81.20% on-time rate, operating a fleet of 136 Airbus A320 family aircraft across 99 destinations.
- 4. Peach Aviation: Japan’s Peach Aviation achieved 82.32% on-time performance, serving 37 destinations with 36 Airbus A320s.
- 3. Azul Airlines: The Brazilian low-cost carrier reached 82.42% on-time performance with a fleet of 188 aircraft, including ATR 72 and Airbus A320 models.
- 2. Gol: Brazil’s Gol Linhas Aéreas secured second place with an on-time rate of 84.09%, operating 137 Boeing 737 aircraft.
The Importance of On-Time Performance for Low-Cost Carriers
The rise in punctuality among low-cost airlines reflects the growing importance of operational efficiency in the industry. Low-cost carriers like Iberia Express, Ryanair, and others are focusing on improving on-time performance to boost customer satisfaction and strengthen their reputations in an increasingly competitive market.
For Iberia Express, maintaining high on-time performance is a testament to the airline’s ability to operate efficiently within the larger IAG group framework, benefiting from strong brand recognition and a reliable network. As the airline industry continues to recover and expand, the focus on punctuality is expected to play a significant role in shaping the travel experience for passengers in 2025 and beyond.
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