Oman Air has been recognized as the second most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa for 2024, boasting a remarkable 90.27% on-time performance, surpassing the global winner’s score of 86.70%. This marks the third consecutive year Oman Air has held one of the top spots in the region, having achieved first place in 2022 and 2023. The ranking, highlighted in an annual report by Cirium, emphasizes the airline’s reliability. The accolade was awarded to Captain Nasser Al Salmi, the airline’s COO, by Mahesh Jugoo from Cirium during a recent ceremony.

According to Cirium, on-time performance is defined as arriving within 14 minutes and 59 seconds of the scheduled arrival time.

Captain Nasser Al Salmi expressed, “Being on time is one of the most critical aspects for our guests, necessitating immense coordination and dedication from our entire team. Every effort we make behind the scenes is aimed at ensuring our guests reach their destinations on schedule, reinforcing their trust in us. We’re incredibly proud to be recognized once again and remain committed to delivering a reliable travel experience.”

Mahesh Jugoo added, “Congratulations to Oman Air for another remarkable achievement in punctuality. Consistent on-time performance enhances the overall travel experience and Oman Air continually raises the standard year after year.”

The Cirium On-Time Performance Review is a benchmark for monitoring airline operational efficiency and relies on substantial data from over 600 real-time feeds, including insights from airlines and aviation authorities.