Oman Air most on-time airline in MEA in 2022: Cirium review

Oman Air most on-time airline in MEA in 2022: Cirium review

Muscat – Oman Air has been ranked as the leader in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for its on-time performance in 2022.

The Cirium 2022 On-Time Performance Review – the global gold standard for airline and airport performance – reported the excellent performance of Oman’s state-run airline against all odds that the global aviation sector faced during 2022.

An on-time flight is that which arrives within 15 minutes of the scheduled gate arrival. For an airport, it is when a flight departs within 15 minutes of its scheduled departure.

The past year saw a challenging operational environment across the world, particularly in Europe and North America, with many airlines and airports experiencing delays, disruptions and resource challenges, while others continued to emerge from COVID-19 restrictions, especially in the Asia Pacific region. Despite this climate, many airlines and airports worldwide excelled, stated the Cirium report.

For the second consecutive year, Delta Air Lines was honoured with the Cirium Platinum Award for global operational excellence. ‘The award considers a number of factors including on-time performance, operational complexity and an airline’s ability to limit the impact of flight disruptions on its passengers.’

Azul Brazilian Airlines was globally the best in on-time performance with the winners in the