The airline recorded a 94.42 percent on-time performance rate, ranking first among 46 low-cost carriers tracked globally by aviation data provider OAG.
“While the global geopolitical crisis and elevated fuel prices have pushed us to make difficult decisions and operational adjustments, our move to optimize our fleet is now yielding tangible benefits,” AirAsia Philippines president and CEO Anna Victoria Lu said in a statement.
Ahead of global rivals
The airline also ranked second globally in OAG’s broader category covering carriers that operated more than 1,500 flights during the month, putting it alongside full-service airlines on punctuality.
Its July performance improved from 92.96 percent in June, when it ranked fourth globally, and 87.1 percent in May.
Fleet changes pay off
Lu said optimizing the fleet has helped AirAsia better plan flights and fuel consumption while managing airport slots in coordination with air traffic control.
The improvement came despite weather-related disruptions in July, with the airline also tightening aircraft turnaround times and coordination with airport and air traffic authorities.
“Even with a low-cost model, this milestone only proves that affordable fares never come at the expense of operational reliability,” Lu said.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
