Iberia and Iberia Express, Once Again on the Punctuality Podium

• In May, Iberia was the second most punctual airline in Europe and fourth in the world, with 89.53% of flights arriving on time.

• And Iberia Express, the world’s most punctual low-cost airline, was on time on 90.24% of its flights.
   

Iberia and Iberia Express are, once again, among the most punctual airlines in the world, according to data from the global aviation analysis consultancy Cirium. The full report can be found here: https://www.cirium.com/thoughtcloud/cirium-monthly-on-time-performance-reports-2024/

Iberia was the second most punctual network airline in Europe and fourth in the world in May. Last month, the airline operated a total of 15,873 flights with an average punctuality rate of 89.53%.

“Punctuality is, without a doubt, one of our key assets. We strive, month after month, to maintain the high quality standards that our customers expect from us. It is a joint effort of all employees, pilots, cabin crew, maintenance, and office staff. And it is also thanks to our colleagues at the airport, now at the South company. Together we ensure that each flight takes off and lands on time. And as I always say, this global recognition serves as an incentive for us to continue working in this direction so that our passengers enjoy the best possible travel experience,” said Iberia’s Production Director, Rafa Hoyos.

Iberia Express, the Most Punctual Low-Cost Airline in the World

In May, Iberia Express, the leading low-cost airline operating from Madrid airport, was the world’s most punctual low-cost airline. Last month, it operated a total of 3,835 flights – 11% more than in May 2023 - with an arrival punctuality of 90.24%.

“It is very gratifying for the entire team to make improvements month after month, and to be able to offer our customers the highest punctuality rates. We are proud to have reached the top spot in the world’s punctuality podium once again. This achievement is the result of the effort and perseverance of all of us at Iberia Express,” said Fernando Ortiz, the airline's Production Director.

Likewise, last year Iberia Express was the most punctual airline in Europe. For the first time, the Iberia Group low-cost airline managed to enter this ranking, thanks to its growing flight volume. Iberia Express took first place on this podium with an arrival punctuality rate of 84.58%, and was also the fifth most punctual low-cost airline in the world, according to Cirium's On-time Performance Report, the industry’s key annual report on punctuality.