bmibaby still number one for on time performance

The results, taken from www.flightontime.info, show that bmibaby was the most punctual low cost carrier for the period January to June 2009, with 84.5 per cent of flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled departure time.

Flightontime.info uses data provided by the Civil Aviation Authority to monitor the on time performance of airlines. During the period January to June 2009 the average on time performance result for low cost carriers was 77.6 per cent for flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled departure time, showing that bmibaby has well exceeded the industry average.

Crawford Rix, managing director, bmibaby, said: “We are delighted to remain the low cost leader for on time performance, in addition to providing fantastically low fares. “We are dedicated to providing our customers with a punctual service and these results prove our commitment to this. Our team work exceptionally hard to ensure our passengers reach their destination on time, and we will continue to provide our passengers with a punctual and quality service.”

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 22-Sep-09

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