On-Time Performance awards have been celebrated by multiple Japanese airlines and airports recently, as Cirium’s on-time performance report for 2022 was released. All Nippon Airways, Star Flyer Airlines, Tokyo Haneda, and Osaka Itami were presented with the On-Time Performance awards by Cirium CEO Jeremy Bowner and Cirium Sales Manager Mieko Kosaka. A series of ceremonies were held across Japan to celebrate the top performers.
The awards and analysis are backed by Cirium’s On-Time Performance (OTP) Advisory Board, a collaboration of external advisors that helps the industry and airlines gauge performance on the world stage. The basis of the awards requires flights to arrive/depart within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival or departure time.
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All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Star Flyer
The Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) was awarded the most punctual airline in the Globe and Asia-Pacific according to Cirium. The airline recorded a competitive 89.79% in punctuality for the Global Network category, alongside 89.79% within the Asia-Pacific. The airline was presented its awards by Cirium on March 29th at one of its bases at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
Star Flyer Airlines received the most punctual global low-cost carrier award this round, with a punctuality rate of 95.23%; the small but efficient carrier operates from its two bases at Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) and Tokyo–Haneda, with a fleet of 11 Airbus A320-200. The airline’s President and CEO, Mr Osamu Machida, accepted the award at Kitakyushu on March 28th.
Japanese Airports on the global stage
According to Cirium, Tokyo Haneda and Osaka International (Itami) Airport (ITM) also achieved impressive on-time performance. Haneda recorded 90.33% in global on-time performance, with Osaka reaching 94.06% in the Large Airport category. Chuba Centraiar International Airport (NGO) also made the headlines with 94.21% recorded and winning the Medium Airport category. Last but not least, Miyazaki Airport (KMI) was declared the leader in the Small Airport category, achieving an on-time performance rate of 93.29%.
With Japan clearly showing its attention to detail and perfection, airports and airlines nationwide have demonstrated their commitment to on-time performance and overall excellence in aviation. As reported in Cirium’s On-Time performance report, CEO Jeremy Bowen commented:
“Congratulations to the top airlines and airports in each of the categories for their exceptional on-time performance, and we look forward to raising the bar in 2023 and beyond—with a focus always on the travelers and communities we serve.”
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Other top players
In the mix of Cirium’s 2022 winners for on-time performance, US carrier Delta Air Lines celebrated its second year at the top, achieving Cirium’s Platinum Award for global operational excellence. Azul Airlines was the global leader for on-time performance, while by region, the below carriers lead the pack as the ‘2022 On-Time Performance Award Winners’:
- North America – Delta Air Lines
- Latin America – Azul Airlines
- Europe – Iberia (also achieving ‘world’s most punctual airline’ this January)
- Asia-Pacific – Thai AirAsia
- Middle East and Africa – Oman Air
Sources: Cirium