AirAsia Philippines Ranks 4th Globally in On-Time Performance

14 July 2026, Manila, Philippines — AirAsia Philippines has been recognized as the 4th most punctual airline in the world, posting an impressive 92.96% On-Time Performance (OTP) for June 2026, according to global aviation data provider OAG Aviation.

“Beyond offering affordable and accessible fares, reliability has always been at the core of AirAsia's DNA. Despite the challenges faced by the aviation industry in the first half of the year, we're proud of the operational progress we've made while continuing to provide safe, efficient, and customer-focused service. 

Our next priority is to stabilize operations so our guests and stakeholders can count on our continued commitment to rebuilding travel confidence and bringing more people back to the skies, safely and on time.” said AirAsia Philippines President and General Manager Anna Victoria Lu.

AirAsia Philippines' strong on-time performance is driven by strategic operational planning and seamless coordination across the airline, including maintaining aircraft availability, proactive maintenance, efficient flight dispatch and turnaround processes, proper crew scheduling, close coordination with airport and air traffic control, continuous weather monitoring, and real-time decision-making that enable teams to respond quickly to operational challenges while ensuring safe and reliable flights for guests.

AirAsia Philippines recorded an on-time performance (OTP) of 92.96% in June from 87% in May.

The AirAsia Group also landed in 10th place among the world's best-performing large airlines for on-time performance, recording an 83.02% OTP across 14,502 flights

Building on its strongest on-time performance of the year, AirAsia Philippines remains committed to raising the bar in operational excellence by bringing its best every day to ensure guests reach their destinations safely, comfortably, and on time.


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About AirAsia Philippines

AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.


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