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Oman Air is MENA’s most punctual airline for 2023
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Oman Air has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa.
It’s the second consecutive time the Muscat-based airline has taken the top spot
Oman Air has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa for 2023, scoring an outstanding 92.5% On-Time Performance (OTP), the highest among all carriers across all categories.
The rankings, published in the 2023 On-Time Performance Review by global aviation analytics leader, Cirium, measured performance data collected from more than 600 sources of real-time flight information.
It’s the second consecutive time the Muscat-based airline has taken the top spot, having scored 91.3% during 2022. In aviation, on-time performance represents a pivotal cornerstone shaping the passenger experience. Flights that are on time mean smoother, less stressful journeys, making it a key differentiator for guest satisfaction.
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