Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudia Airlines secures the first spot on the list of global airlines for the punctuality of flight schedules.
The Saudi airlines achieved an on-time arrival rate of 88.22% and an on-time departure rate of 88.73% while operating 16,133 flights across over 100 destinations on four continents, according to a report by the independent aviation tracking site Cirium for June 2024.
This outstanding success came in June, one of the peak seasons, coinciding with the Hajj and summer seasons.
Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group commented: “This achievement is a realization of our strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency and quality through constant improvement in flight scheduling and the employment of the best digital solutions and systems for operations management”.
Al-Omar added that maintaining an advanced level of punctuality in flight schedules is a process that requires great effort because it depends on overcoming many operational challenges in the aviation industry.
These challenges include weather conditions, high temperatures, technical malfunctions, and airport operational conditions.
Furthermore, he offered special thanks to all Saudia employees for their tireless work to maintain the national flag carrier’s operational excellence.
In the same report, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh secured the top position for Most On-Time Performance globally in June 2024 for the second consecutive month.
The CEO of Riyadh Airports Company, Ayman Abdulaziz AboAbah, stated that this achievement reflects the company’s commitment to operational excellence. He emphasized that it motivates continued high-quality performance in collaboration with various partners at King Khalid International Airport, aiming to provide the best travel experience and the highest level of service to passengers in line with the strategic goals of the capital’s airport.
AboAbah also highlighted the wise leadership's support for the sector in developing airport facilities and associated infrastructure in the Kingdom. Additionally, he noted that King Khalid International Airport is one of these national landmarks that reflect the Kingdom's status and its future aspirations in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.