Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) had been rated the most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific for April 2025, according to London-based aviation analytics firm Cirium. The airline posted an on-time performance (OTP) of 86.07 percent, outperforming the regional average of only 81.01 percent and outpacing all North American carriers in the same period.
Cirium defines OTP based on gate arrival within 15 minutes of schedule—a key operational benchmark for airlines seeking to meet passenger expectations and adhere to regulated airport slot times. PAL’s performance reflects sustained operational discipline, having also placed among the region’s top three in several prior months: second in January 2025 and October 2024, and third in March 2025, as well as November and December 2024.
April marked a post-pandemic milestone for the airline, which flew over 9,900 flights and served 1.3 million passengers, with April 22 registering a record 337 flights in a single day—the highest since 2020.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to continue enhancing reliability across all aspects of our business, with safety as the cornerstone of our operations,” said PAL senior vice president for operations Capt. Roland A. Narciso. He credited the achievement to the collective efforts of PAL’s flight crews, ground teams, service partners, and stakeholders.
The strong performance comes amid a broader industry rebound. Cirium noted a 24 percent global reduction in flight cancellations, signaling what it described as an “improvement in the operational landscape.”
PAL also topped Cirium’s global punctuality rankings in January 2024 and ranked 7th overall for the full year, after placing 8th in 2023—marking a trend of consistent operational excellence.
This latest recognition reinforces PAL’s strategic positioning as a dependable carrier in a competitive and recovering global aviation market, bolstering its brand equity and customer confidence.
