The 2025 aviation analytics report by Cirium highlights notable achievements in airline punctuality and airport reliability worldwide. Aeromexico was named the most punctual airline for the second consecutive year, with a departure and arrival precision of over 90%, across nearly 190,000 flights. Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Chile emerged as the top large airport, achieving an 87.04% OTP rate despite global operational challenges.
Regionally, Delta Air Lines secured its fifth straight North American regional title with an OTP of 80.90%. Meanwhile, Philippine Airlines achieved a historic first in Asia-Pacific, attaining an OTP of 83.12%. Iberia Express continued its streak as Europe's leading airport, and Copa Airlines maintained dominance in Latin America with the highest regional OTP at 90.75%. Safair led the Middle East & Africa region with an impressive 91.06% OTP.
Recognitions and Industry Trends
Qatar Airways was honored with the Cirium Platinum Award, recognizing operational excellence amid complex logistics. Virgin Atlantic was named the "Most Improved Airline," boosting its OTP from 74.01% to 83.45%, representing close to a 10-point gain. Cirium's CEO, Jeremy Bowen, underscored the critical role of advanced technology, crew management, and resilient hubs in enhancing punctuality despite external pressures.
The report underscores a concerted industry effort to increase reliability and customer satisfaction, reflecting ongoing improvements and adaptations to the evolving aviation landscape.
