Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -
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- December 22, 2024 - Saudia Group has announced exceptional On-Time
Performance (OTP) rankings, for its subsidiaries, Saudia and flyadeal,
achieving impressive global results, according to a report by the
independent aviation tracking site, Cirium, for November 2024.
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has emerged as the
new leader among global industry peers, ranking first in On-Time
Performance with an impressive on-time arrival rate of 89.85 percent.
This achievement comes after operating more than 16,300 flights and
marks the third time, following its first-place rankings in June and
July of 2024. This accomplishment reiterates the integration and
efficiency of Saudia's operations.
flyadeal, one of the fastest-growing low-cost carriers in Saudi Arabia
and the Middle East, achieved a remarkable on-time performance (OTP) of
90.48 percent, securing the second position in the global low-cost
airline category for the second consecutive month. Notably, flyadeal was
ranked first in this category in September 2024.
His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group,
said, "These outstanding results underscore the strategic importance of
safe and timely operations, which significantly enhance customer
confidence across our entire group. Saudia and flyadeal's commitment to
operational excellence is a testament to the collective efforts of our
dedicated front-line staff and the invaluable support from all Saudia
Group business units."
He added: "Saudia's comprehensive transformation program, "Shine" has
been instrumental in achieving this accomplishment. Through the program,
we launch initiatives aimed at enhancing guest experience and
operational efficiency, as well as improving various services and
products."
Jeremy Bowen, Cirium Chief Executive Officer added: "It's fantastic to
see Saudia take the top spot as the most on-time global airline in
November, paired with sister carrier flyadeal which secured an
impressive second place in the LCC category. These achievements really
demonstrate the exceptional operational success of the Saudia Group.
Their ongoing dedication to excellence and ability to deliver
outstanding results month after month is truly commendable. They
continue to set high standards and reinforce their significant impact on
the airline industry."
Within the upcoming few years, Saudia will be receiving 130 new
aircraft, which aligns with the plan to double its seating capacity,
reach new global destinations, as well as its commitment to bring the
world to the Kingdom in line with Vision 2030. Saudia current fleet
consists of 144 aircraft connecting the Kingdom with over 100 global
destinations. The national flag carrier offers exceptional air services,
blending warm Saudi hospitality with diverse, multilingual in-flight
entertainment to suit all guest preferences.
flyadeal has a fleet of 36 Airbus A320 family aircraft operating from
three main bases in Saudi Arabia - Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam - to almost
30 year-round and seasonal destinations across the Kingdom and selected
Middle East, European and North African cities. From early 2025, flying
options will increase significantly as the airline embarks on an
international expansion drive.
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About Saudia:
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.
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.
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 was recently awarded the "World Class Airline 2025" for the
fourth consecutive year at The APEX Official Airline Ratingsā¢ awards.
Saudia has also advanced 11 places in the Skytrax airlines ranking of
the World Best Airlines 2023. The Airline also ranked top among global
airlines for best on-time performance (OTP) according to a report by
Cirium.
For more information on Saudia, please visit
www.saudia.com.
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