HomeNext Air India ranked world’s 4th most punctual airline in June: Report Air India recorded an on-time arrival rate of 86.85 per cent across 15,135 flights tracked during the month.
Updated on: Jul 9, 2026, 16:52:18 IST By HT News Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Air India has been ranked the fourth most punctual airline globally in June 2026, according to the latest on-time performance report released by aviation analytics firm Cirium.
Air India ranks among world’s most punctual airlines despite airport congestion challenges (REUTERS) The airline recorded an on-time arrival rate of 86.85 per cent across 15,135 flights tracked during the month, placing it among the world's top-performing carriers for schedule reliability.
It also posted an on-time departure rate of 86.23 per cent and a completion factor of 99.7 per cent, indicating that nearly all scheduled flights operated as planned.
Air India said the ranking reflects its efforts to improve operational efficiency across its network.
A statement by the airlines said that the ranking reflects, “Air India’s sustained investments in operational resilience, improved network planning, and enhanced execution across its domestic and international operations.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR HT News Desk
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