SalamAir, the low-cost carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced that between April and June 2025 it operated 5,144 flights carrying 712,610 passengers, achieving an on-time performance rate of 88%.
This marks a notable increase of 12% compared with the first quarter of the year, when on-time performance stood at 78%, confirming the airline's commitment to punctuality despite the operational and political challenges the region has recently witnessed, according to a press release published on the SalamAir website.
For his part, Mohsin Al Balushi, General Manager of Ground Operations at SalamAir, said the on-time performance (OTP) rate reached 88% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with 78% in the first quarter, noting that the improvement reflects the efforts of the teams to enhance operational efficiency.
He added that punctuality is one of the key performance indicators the airline monitors regularly, with the aim of improving the travel experience and strengthening customer trust.
Since the third quarter of 2024, SalamAir has committed to publishing its on-time performance results quarterly, as part of its efforts to promote transparency and enable travelers to make better decisions based on accurate and reliable performance indicators.
The on-time performance (OTP) rate is calculated based on the percentage of flights departing within 15 minutes of the scheduled time, taking into account all causes of delay, providing a true assessment of the airline's performance and reflecting the quality of the travel experience it offers its customers.
SalamAir operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A320/321 aircraft and runs more than 80 flights a day. Two new Airbus A321neo aircraft are scheduled to join the fleet this July. In February of the same year, the airline announced an order for 10 new aircraft as part of its plan to increase its fleet to 25 aircraft by 2028.
To view the press release on the SalamAir website, click here.
