Hawaiian Airlines is the most punctual airline in the U.S.

According to recent DOT data, Hawaiian Airlines was on schedule in 90.14% from a total of 60.654 flights operated during the last year, winning the first place in the most punctual American airlines top again.

It is the 18th year in a row for the company to be awarded this honour, while its score considerably improved when compared to the previous year (87.5% on-time for 45.504 flights in 2020).

Peter Ingram, the president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, commented:

"I am immensely grateful for all our teams who worked so hard to keep our guests at the forefront of everything they do.

"They overcame the continued operational challenges of the pandemic to once again deliver on our industry leading punctuality as we grew our U.S. domestic network, restored inter-island flights and resumed international services, supported essential cargo transportation and charter flights, and served our local community with aloha.

“Our recovery is a testament to their tireless efforts, and I'm truly honoured to be a part of this airline."

Second-place in the top was allocated to Delta Air Lines with 88.22% of on-schedule arrivals, while Alaska Airlines was on the third place with 83.17%. Next positions are occupied by American Airlines (81.58%), United Airlines (79.81%), Spirit Airlines (76.74%), Frontier Airlines (76.64%), Southwest Airlines (75.78%), Jetblue Airways (72.31%) and Allegiant Air (68.26%).

Hawaiian Airlines has also announced the launch of a new non stop service between Oakland and Kona starting this summer and the introduction of a second daily service on the San Francisco – Honolulu route.

 

Source: travelandleisure.com