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.
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.
His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, highlighted, 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 Centre (IOCC) of its kind in the Middle East, which operates within a comprehensive system involving all sectors and group companies.