Saudia Group’s airlines have achieved exceptional rankings for punctuality, according to Cirium’s November 2024 aviation performance report.
The Group’s flagship carrier Saudia has emerged as the global leader in On-Time Performance (OTP). It achieved an impressive 89.85 percent of flights arriving on schedule across more than 16,300 operations.
This sound achievement marks Saudia’s third time leading the global rankings, following similar successes in June and July 2024.
In a parallel achievement, the Group’s low-cost subsidiary flyadeal demonstrated outstanding performance by securing second place among global budget airlines. It maintained an exceptional 90.48 percent OTP for the second consecutive month.
This accomplishment follows flyadeal’s top position in the same category during September 2024, highlighting the airline’s consistent operational excellence.
Saudia Group Comments
Commenting on these achievements, Saudia Group’s Director General, His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, emphasized their strategic importance.
“These results powerfully demonstrate our unwavering commitment to safe and punctual operations, building customer trust across our brands. The success reflects not only our frontline teams’ dedication but also the seamless support from all Group business units in delivering exceptional service.”
Al-Omar attributed much of this success to Saudia’s comprehensive “Shine” transformation program: “Through this innovative initiative, we’re continuously enhancing guest experiences, improving operational efficiency, and elevating our service quality across all touchpoints of the customer journey.”
Cirium Perspective
Cirium CEO Jeremy Bowen offered high praise for the Group’s performance. “Seeing Saudia lead global airlines while flyadeal excels in the low-cost sector showcases Saudia Group’s exceptional operational capabilities.”
“Their consistent excellence and commitment to maintaining high standards continue to set new benchmarks in the aviation industry.”
Saudia (Saudia Airlines) is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown to become one of the Middle East’s largest airlines.
A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012.
Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleet, with 144 aircraft. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia.
Saudia Fleet Expansion Plans
Looking toward future growth, Saudia has announced plans to welcome 130 new aircraft to its fleet, supporting ambitious goals to double passenger capacity and expand its global reach in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Currently, Saudia operates a modern fleet of 144 aircraft, serving more than 100 worldwide destinations while offering passengers a unique blend of traditional Saudi hospitality and contemporary multilingual entertainment options.
flyadeal and the Regional Market
flyadeal continues to strengthen its position in the regional aviation market, currently operating 36 Airbus A320 family aircraft from its three main bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
The airline serves nearly 30 year-round and seasonal destinations across Saudi Arabia and select cities in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa.
The carrier has announced plans for significant international expansion beginning in early 2025, promising to bring more travel options and connectivity to its growing customer base.
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