Delta Airlines was the most successful airline of 2021, with LATM hot on its heels in second place.
“It was another challenging year for the aviation industry, however 2021 was certainly better than 2020, marking the start of the recovery,” Jeremy Bowen, CEO of Cirium, said of the distinction. “Delta Air Lines stood out this year when you consider the carrier’s size, network and passenger delay minutes, as well as the number of completed flights.”
Ninety-five percent of All Nippon Airways flights were on time this year. Cirium’s on-time performance surpasses all figures recorded for the past 13 years.This comes with a 10% increase in annual flights, with over 5 million flights deployed this year. 2020 was the worst year for airlines on record, and 2021 was the first sign of recovery for a struggling industry.
“It’s an outstanding effort and achievement during a difficult period. All Nippon Airlines (ANA) is recognized as the most on-time airline in the world. Delta, ANA and the regional winners are congratulated,” Bowen said.