Ranking of the world's most punctual airlines and the best low-cost airlines

The company Cirium, an expert in aviation analysis, has given the 2024 On-Time Performance (OTP) award to Aeromexico, taking into several parameters, such as cancelled flights, delays or waiting times between flights.

Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, celebrated the award: "Today we are recognized as the most punctual global airline in the world in 2024, an unprecedented milestone in the history of aviation in Mexico and for our beloved airline."

"Of almost 197,000 flights, 86.7% arrived on time. In addition, we met 99.32% of the planned operations. I am proud to share that these results are the result of the enormous effort we have made to improve our processes, modernize our fleet, incorporate the most advanced technology and strengthen coordination with authorities, airports and service providers," he explained.

"Above all, they reflect the most valuable asset that represents us: the great talent of the Aeromexico family. We will continue to strive every day to provide the best service to our customers and make every trip an extraordinary experience," he said.

This is the top 10 most punctual airlines in 2024:

1. Aeromexico (Mexico)

2. Saudia (Saudi Arabia)

3. Delta Airlines (United States)

4. LATAM Airlines (Chile)

5. Qatar Airways (Qatar)

6. Azul (Brazil)

7. Avianca (Colombia)

8. Iberia (Spain)

9. SAS (Sweden)

10. United Airlines (United States)

The best low-cost airlines of 2024

Another ranking that was recently published was that of the best rated low-cost airlines in the world where, again, there are Spaniards in the classification, according to SkyTrax:

Best low-cost airlines of 2024

1. AirAsia (Malaysia)

2. Volotea (Spain)

3. Flynas (Saudi Arabia)

4. Transavia

5. Indigo (India)

6. Vueling Airlines (Spain)

7. airBaltic (Latvia)

8. Iberia Express (Spain)

9. Ryanair (Ireland)

10. easyJet (Great Britain)

11. flyDubai (United Arab Emirates)

12. Jet2 (Great Britain)

13. Eurowings ()