Philippine Airlines (PAL) has once again demonstrated its commitment to operational excellence, securing the top spot as the most on-time airline in the Asia Pacific region for April 2025. This recognition comes from Cirium, a leading global aviation analytics company, in its latest On-Time Performance Monthly Report.
According to the Cirium report, PAL achieved an on-time arrival (OTA) rate of 86.07% for the month. This performance was based on 9,895 total flights operated by the airline, with Cirium tracking 99.84% of these flights and noting a 99.41% completion factor, meaning very few flights were canceled.
Cirium defines an on-time flight as one that arrives at the gate within 15 minutes of its scheduled arrival time. The firm is renowned for its comprehensive data collection and rigorous analysis, making its rankings a trusted benchmark in the aviation industry. Their reports help airlines and airports globally to assess and improve their operational efficiency.
As the only Filipino carrier in the list, this achievement highlights PAL’s continued efforts to enhance its service reliability for passengers.
Other airlines in the Asia Pacific top five for April 2025 included Virgin Australia with 85.44% OTA, ANA at 81.85%, Qantas with 80.88%, and Jetstar at 80.59%.
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