Asia was one of the world's most efficient regions in aviation terms last month, according to new statistics.
FlightStats released research showing that Tokyo Haneda was the most punctual airport in the world in September, with 95.88% of its flights arriving on time, followed by Seoul Incheon at 91.46%.
European hubs also performed fairly well, with Paris Orly (91.42%) and Amsterdam (90.42%) both in the region's top five, along with Phoenix (90.07%) in the US.
Airlines were also monitored, with SAS the highest-ranked major European carrier with an on-time performance of 93.39%, followed by KLM (90.9%).
In America, United Airlines (87.44%), US Airways (87.32%) and Continental (87.19%) featured in the top five of the country's most punctual major carriers.
Japan Airlines (94.49%), Singapore Airlines (90.58%) and Thai Airways (86.39%) made it into the top ten of the list covering the biggest operators in Asia.
FlightStats releases punctuality figures every month after tracking the performance of over 150,000 daily flights.
FlightStats released research showing that Tokyo Haneda was the most punctual airport in the world in September, with 95.88% of its flights arriving on time, followed by Seoul Incheon at 91.46%.
European hubs also performed fairly well, with Paris Orly (91.42%) and Amsterdam (90.42%) both in the region's top five, along with Phoenix (90.07%) in the US.
Airlines were also monitored, with SAS the highest-ranked major European carrier with an on-time performance of 93.39%, followed by KLM (90.9%).
In America, United Airlines (87.44%), US Airways (87.32%) and Continental (87.19%) featured in the top five of the country's most punctual major carriers.
Japan Airlines (94.49%), Singapore Airlines (90.58%) and Thai Airways (86.39%) made it into the top ten of the list covering the biggest operators in Asia.
FlightStats releases punctuality figures every month after tracking the performance of over 150,000 daily flights.
