Out of Town Blog
Philippine Airlines Ranks 4th in On-Time Performance Among Asia Pacific Carriers
Who Are The Most Punctual Airlines in Asia Pacific? PAL at 4th Spot
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been named among the most punctual airlines in Asia Pacific, according to Cirium’s On-Time Performance Monthly Report for October. The airline recorded a punctuality rate of 82.74 percent, enough to land fourth among all regional airlines. PAL completed 97.32 percent of its 9,277 flights monitored by Cirium, demonstrating its commitment to on-time performance.
Japan’s All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines registered the best on-time rates of 85.08 percent and 83.88 percent, respectively. Vietnam Airlines landed third on the list, logging a punctuality rate of 83.14 percent.
PAL’s on-time performance has been consistently improving, and it returned to the list of most punctual airlines in August after missing it for three months, from May to July. During that period, the airline had to park a number of its jets due to a supply chain disruption on aircraft parts, resulting in hundreds of rescheduled or canceled flights. However, the airline has since stabilized its flight schedules by adding new aircraft to its fleet and is committed to acquiring more for as long as the markets require.
Cirium noted that flight cancellations in the region declined by two percent to 31,665 in October, from 32,515 in September after airlines committed to improve their services, with demand for air travel reverting to pre-pandemic levels. This is a positive sign for the industry, as airline industry leaders aim to completely reestablish pre-pandemic capacity and traffic levels by the end of the year.
PAL’s regional performance is impressive, as it is only bested by Japan’s top airlines and Vietnam Airlines. Low-cost carriers AirAsia, AirAsia India, Garuda Indonesia, Air New Zealand, and Peach Aviation also made it to the region’s list of the most punctual airlines.
In conclusion, PAL’s commitment to on-time performance has paid off, as it continues to improve its punctuality rate and complete a high percentage of its monitored flights. As demand for air travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, the airline industry is expected to rebound. PAL is well-positioned to maintain its position as one of the most punctual airlines in Asia Pacific.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Philippine Airlines’…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Out of Town Blog…