Saudia topped the world's airlines for on-time arrival performance in July 2026, recording 87.24% across 16,406 flights, according to the monthly report from Cirium, the platform specializing in tracking airlines' operational performance.
Topping the ranking in July marks the third consecutive time Saudia has ranked first in the world for punctuality in 2026, coinciding with operating periods that saw heavy travel demand, including the Hajj and summer seasons, according to a post on Saudia's LinkedIn account.
Saudia attributed the results to integrated work between the group's sectors and companies, coordination with aviation partners and government entities at airports, and the use of digital systems and AI-powered solutions in managing operations and decision-making.
Eng. Ibrahim bin Abdulrahman Al Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said maintaining operational punctuality requires integrated work and continuous investment in national talent and modern technologies.
He added that the group aims to make operational punctuality a constant standard in the passenger experience, while continuing to improve performance at all stages of operation.
To view the post on the Saudia website, click here.
