SalamAir, Oman’s budget airline, disclosed its On-Time Performance (OTP) for the first quarter of 2025. OTP serves as a metric for punctuality and reflects the airline’s capability to meet timeliness commitments to passengers.

In Q1 2025 (January, February, March), SalamAir operated 3,156 flights, accommodating a total of 748,269 passengers. The on-time performance for this period stood at 78%, marking a 10% reduction from Q4 2024 results. Notably, March recorded a 92% OTP, significantly higher than the global benchmark of 85%. However, adverse weather conditions affected the performance in January and February, contributing to the overall decrease.

“We began to share our OTP results in Q3 of 2024, and the feedback was very positive,” noted Adrian Hamilton-Manns, CEO of SalamAir. “Transparency about our operations is part of our commitment to our customers. Our performance in January and February did not reflect our usual high standards, and we apologize for any delays experienced. We are pleased to return to high OTP standards in March. As promised, these results will be released quarterly through media channels and on our website, salamair.com.”

The OTP assessment encompasses all delays, including those caused by weather, and serves as an indicator of an airline’s reliability concerning scheduled departures. SalamAir plans to provide OTP updates quarterly to assist customers in their travel planning.