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Your flight got canceled. Your bag is in Nairobi. You’ve memorized the hold music. We’ve all been there.
Cirium tracked 35M flights to find who *actually* gets you there. Spoiler: Your favorite airline probably didn’t make the cut.
The Raw Rankings: Who Performs When It Matters
1. Aeromexico 🇲🇽: 89% on-time rate. Free tequila if delayed (not really, but they should).
3. Delta 🇺🇸: Spends $3M/day on backup planes. Your 6AM flight? Covered.
10. United 🇺🇸: 76% on-time. Better odds than your Hinge dates.
3 Harsh Truths About “Reliable” Airlines
- Size ≠ reliability: Qatar’s 5th place proves 400 planes can still function
- Geography matters: Azul’s 6th place = Brazil’s lack of snowstorms
- Low-cost carriers flopped: Spirit/Frontier? Nowhere near this list
“But What About Emirates/Singapore Airlines?” (FAQs)
Why isn’t Emirates in the top 10?
Dubai’s fog chaos drops their on-time rate to 68%. Luxury can’t fix weather.
How does Saudia (#2) beat Qatar (#5)?
Fewer connecting flights. More direct routes from Jeddah. Simple math.
Your Game Plan for Stress-Free Flying
- Book early AM: 73% of delays happen after noon (Cirium data)
- Check fleet age: Avianca’s new Airbus jets = fewer mechanical issues
- Avoid hub cities: Iberia’s Madrid hub has 40% fewer delays than BA’s Heathrow
Airline on-time performance, Cirium aviation data, flight delay statistics, baggage reliability, regional carrier advantages
