Published on November 20, 2023 at 12:58 p.m
According to aviation data firm Cirium, nearly 28% of Air Canada flights, more than 8,700, landed in late October, ranking the company ninth out of 10 airlines on the continent. (Photo: The Canadian Press)
The country’s two largest airlines ranked last among major North American airlines in on-time performance last month, according to a new report.
According to aviation data firm Cirium, nearly 28% of Air Canada flights, more than 8,700, landed in late October, ranking the company ninth out of 10 airlines on the continent.
The report shows that WestJet ranks last with nearly 29% delay in landings, more than 15 minutes after scheduled arrival.
At just over 70%, both airlines’ on-time performance rates are well below the North American average of 80% – the lowest of any region in the world – while Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines all ranked above 85%.
Still, Air Canada’s result represents an improvement over last month’s 68% result.
In the past, Air Canada has cited a lack of air traffic controllers, bad weather and a busy route network during high demand, which can lead to longer recovery times from a disruption, as reasons for delays.
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