Aeroméxico Tops Global Punctuality Rankings in September 2025
By Teresa De Alba | Jr Journalist & Industry Analyst -
Tue, 10/14/2025 - 17:20
Aeroméxico was recognized as the world’s most punctual airline in September 2025 by Cirium, achieving an On Time Performance (OTP) rate of 91.80%. The Mexican carrier operated 14,366 flights during the month, with a 99.98% tracking rate and 99.95% of scheduled flights completed without cancellations—rising from second place in August to the top position.
Brazil’s Azul Airlines ranked second with an OTP of 89.45%, followed by Delta Air Lines at 87.50%. Saudia (87.16%) and Qatar Airways (86.91%) rounded out the global top five. In Latin America, Aeroméxico also led the region, followed by Copa Airlines (90.65%) and Gol (90.35%).
Mexico City International Airport (AICM) climbed to second place among large airports worldwide for punctuality, posting an OTP of 89.74%, just below Honolulu International Airport (90.32%). This marked a sharp improvement from August, when AICM ranked 14th—its lowest position of the year.
Cirium’s data serves as a global benchmark for airline and airport performance, helping carriers and airport authorities track operations, identify trends, and improve scheduling efficiency across major and regional markets.








