Saudia leads in on-time performance for 2024

Ranks 1st globally in departure and 2nd in arrival on-time performance

Saudia announces a significant milestone ranking first globally in departure on-time performance (OTP) with a punctuality rate of 88.82%, according to a report by the independent aviation tracking site Cirium.

Saudia achieved this distinction with a narrow margin of just 0.35% from the first place in arrival OTP. Complementing this achievement, Saudia also ranked second globally in arrival on-time performance, achieving a rate of 86.35%. Over the past 12 months, the airline operated 192,560 flights across its network of over 100 destinations spanning four continents.

Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, commented: “We are proud to sustain excellence in global operational performance, which aligns with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the National Aviation Sector Strategy. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of Saudia Group employees across all business units and highlights the integrated role played by various sectors in ensuring operational efficiency. These efforts are directly tied to enhancing and improving the guest experience.”

He added: “Throughout the year, our operational plans, especially during peak seasons, demonstrated our ability to overcome challenges while optimally utilizing resources, including our modern and expanding fleet and predictive digital systems powered by artificial intelligence, all of which contribute to on-time flight performance.”