Saudia Ranks First Worldwide in On-time Departure and Arrival Performance
2024年8月2日 - 12:02AM
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In a remarkable achievement during the peak
travel season of June
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, has topped the list of global airlines for on-time
performance, according to a report by the independent aviation
tracking site Cirium for June 2024. The report indicates that
Saudia achieved an on-time arrival rate of 88.22% and an on-time
departure rate of 88.73%, operating 16,133 flights across its
network of over 100 destinations on four continents. This
achievement is particularly notable given that June is a peak
travel month due to the Hajj and summer travel seasons.
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Saudia Ranks First Worldwide in On-time
Departure and Arrival Performance (Graphic: Business Wire)
His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia
Group, highlighted, “This accomplishment is a realization of our
strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency and quality
through continuous improvements in flight scheduling and the
implementation of the best digital solutions and systems for
operations management. Maintaining a high level of on-time
performance requires significant effort, as it involves overcoming
numerous operational challenges in the aviation industry, such as
weather conditions, high temperatures, technical issues, and other
airport-related factors. I express my gratitude to all Saudia
employees for their diligent work in maintaining the national flag
carrier's operational excellence.”
Saudia has consistently been among the top ten global airlines
for on-time performance since last year, demonstrating its
commitment to providing the highest standards of quality and air
safety. Its operations are managed through the largest Integrated
Operation Control Center (IOCC) of its kind in the Middle East,
which operates within a comprehensive system involving all sectors
and group companies. Additionally, the center utilizes the latest
technologies for aircraft communications, ensuring smooth
operations by monitoring all procedures related to aircraft takeoff
and landing in real time at all domestic and international
stations.
About Saudia:
Saudia (Saudia Airlines) is the national flag carrier of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown
to become one of the Middle East’s largest airlines.
Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and
currently operates one of the youngest fleets. The airline serves
an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations
across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi
Arabia.
A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been
a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since
2012.
Saudia was recently awarded the "World Class Airline 2024" for
the third consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™
awards. Saudia has also advanced 11 places in the Skytrax airlines
ranking of the World Best Airlines 2023. The Airline also ranked
top among global airlines for best on-time performance (OTP)
according to a report by Cirium.
For more information on Saudia, please visit www.saudia.com
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