Japan Airlines led the pack among major international airlines for on-time arrivals in 2015, with an overall rate of 89.44%—its fifth win in the seven years the figures have been compiled by industry analyst FlightStats.
The category includes airlines that serve at least 3 of the world’s major regions, have over 1000 flights and high seat mile counts. Smaller airlines are included in other categories. Among the global airline alliances, Oneworld, of which JAL is a member, topped the others at 80.97%.
Other category winners (complete details at FlightStats) include
- North American major airlines: Alaska, 85.66%
- European major airlines: Iberia, 88.97%
- Asia-Pacific major airlines: JAL, 89.44%
- Middle East & Africa major airlines: Qatar, 85.93%
- Latin America major airlines: Copa, 78%
- Low-cost airlines: Iberia Express, 85.32%
