SalamAir, Oman's low-cost carrier, achieved an on-time performance rate of 82.32% in the third quarter of 2025, after operating 6,264 flights that carried 912,223 passengers across its growing network of destinations.
Although the rate was slightly lower than the 88% recorded in the second quarter of the year, the results reflect the company's ability to maintain a high level of operational discipline during the peak season, which saw a 28% increase in passenger numbers and a 22% increase in flights compared with the second quarter of the same year, according to a press release published on the company's website.
On-time performance (OTP) is one of the globally recognized metrics for measuring flight punctuality, and is calculated based on the percentage of flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled time. September 2025 recorded a particularly exceptional performance, with on-time performance reaching 94.4%, the highest monthly rate of the year.
Adrian Hamilton-Manns, CEO of SalamAir, said: "On-time performance is not just a performance metric for us; it is a daily commitment we make to every passenger who chooses to fly with us."
He added that the company succeeded in managing more than 6,200 flights and carrying over 915,000 passengers in a single quarter, an increase of more than 200,000 passengers and more than 1,000 additional flights compared with the second quarter.
Since the third quarter of 2024, SalamAir has been publishing its on-time performance results on a quarterly basis, a step that reflects its commitment to transparency and enables travelers to make decisions based on trust, while establishing clear standards for operational efficiency in the regional aviation sector.
The results for the third quarter of 2025 come as the company continues to expand its network of destinations and strengthen its fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft, in line with Oman Vision 2040, which aims to support air connectivity, develop tourism and diversify the national economy.
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