Report: World's most punctual airlines of 2025 includes Delta Airlines leading in the U.S.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Aviation Analytics Firm Cirium is awarding the world's best and most on-time airports and airlines regionally and globally.

Regional Winners:

According to Cirium, Delta Air Lines in North America won the punctuality award for the fifth consecutive year with an 80% on-time performance.

In Europe, Iberia Express won for the third consecutive year with an 88% on time performance.

Philippine Airlines was awarded the regional title for the first time with an on-time performance of 80%.



Copa Airlines earned its 11th win in Latin America with a 90% on-time performance, which is the most of any airline since Cirium's program launched in 2009.

Lastly, Safair topped the regional rankings with an on-time performance of 91%.

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Global Winners:

Aeromexico leads with a 90% on-time performance worldwide, while Saudia came in second place and SAS in third.

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