Saudia Shines with Top Global On-Time Performance for July 2024

Monday, August 19, 2024

Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, has once again secured the top spot globally for on-time performance (OTP), marking its second consecutive achievement, according to the July 2024 report from independent aviation tracking site Cirium.

The report highlights that Saudia achieved an on-time arrival rate of 88.12% and an on-time departure rate of 88.15%, successfully operating 16,503 flights across its network, which spans over 100 destinations on four continents.

His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said: “At Saudia Group, achieving a high OTP has been a shared objective, as it directly impacts guest satisfaction. We’ve successfully maintained it during this year’s peak seasons, a testament to the collaborative efforts of the entire Saudia Group and relevant stakeholders in the aviation industry. Sustaining our leadership in this area requires continuous dedication and resilience in overcoming the numerous challenges within the aviation sector globally.”

Over the next few years, Saudia is set to receive 103 new aircraft as part of its strategy to double seating capacity, expand to new global destinations, and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by enhancing global connectivity and bringing the world to Saudi Arabia.

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