Muscat: Oman Air has reaffirmed its dedication to operational excellence by being named the second most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa for 2024, and the top airline in the Middle East. With an impressive on-time performance rate of 90.27%, the airline not only achieved a leading regional ranking but also exceeded the global winner's score of 86.70%. This marks the third consecutive year that Oman Air has secured a top position in the region, having previously ranked first in both 2022 and 2023.
The recognition was published in an annual report by Cirium, a prominent aviation analytics provider, solidifying Oman Air's status as one of the most reliable airlines worldwide. The award was presented to Captain Nasser Al Salmi, Chief Operating Officer of Oman Air, by Mahesh Jugoo, Cirium’s Head of Middle East & Africa, during a ceremony held this week.
Cirium defines an on-time flight as one that arrives within 14 minutes and 59 seconds of its scheduled gate arrival time.
Captain Nasser Al Salmi stated, “Timeliness is crucial for our guests, and achieving this requires significant coordination and commitment from our entire team. Every effort we make behind the scenes is focused on ensuring our guests arrive at their destinations as planned, thereby reinforcing their trust in our airline. We are immensely proud to receive this recognition once again and remain dedicated to providing a reliable and seamless travel experience.”
Mahesh Jugoo remarked, “Congratulations to Oman Air for yet another remarkable achievement in on-time performance. Punctuality is essential for an excellent travel experience, and Oman Air consistently raises the standard year after year. The airline’s strong operational performance reflects their commitment to efficiency and passenger satisfaction.”
In its 16th year, the Cirium On-Time Performance Review continues to serve as the authoritative standard for assessing the operational performance of airlines worldwide. Utilizing Cirium’s extensive and unbiased data, which is gathered from more than 600 real-time sources, including airlines, airports, global distribution systems, and civil aviation authorities, it provides a comprehensive and impartial perspective on the industry. Additionally, the program benefits from the insights of an independent advisory board made up of experienced industry professionals with many years of expertise.
