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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Saudia Group Ranks First Globally in On-Time Performance for June 2025
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudia Group continues to demonstrate its commitment to operational excellence, playing a vital role in advancing the objectives of the National Aviation Strategy. According to the June 2025 report by Cirium, a leading global aviation analytics provider, Saudia ranked first worldwide in both departure and arrival on-time performance. The airline operated over 16,700 flights during the month, achieving a 91.33% on-time arrival rate and a 90.69% on-time departure rate. flyadeal, Saudia Group's low-cost carrier, also ranked first in the Middle East and Africa for on-time arrival performance, achieving a rate of 91.77% across more than 5,900 flights. This marks the second time in 2025 that Saudia has led global rankings in both arrival and departure on-time performance, with a previous achievement recorded in March. The accomplishment reflects Saudia and flyadeal's unwavering focus in operational efficiency and excellence, achieved during the high-demand period of Hajj, summer travel, and Eid Al-Adha holidays. H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, stated, 'Achieving exceptional on-time performance and maintaining operational excellence requires seamless coordination across all sectors and subsidiaries of the Group. This accomplishment underscores our direct contribution to the objectives of the National Aviation Strategy, particularly in enhancing the overall guest travel experience.' Saudia's continued success is driven by the skill and professionalism of its national workforce, who manage flight operations with a strong commitment to time efficiency as a key pillar of the guest experience. Saudia also leverages cutting-edge digital systems powered by artificial intelligence to optimize flight planning, supported by predictive alerts and analytics that enable rapid response to operational challenges. As part of Saudia Group's ambitious plan to expand its fleet in the coming years, 188 new aircraft will be added to its current fleet of 187. The airline's Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC) at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah is fully equipped to manage this significant growth. As the largest facility of its kind in the Middle East, the IOCC plays a central role in coordinating flight operations across all Saudia Group entities, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and seamless integration at scale. About Saudia Group Saudia Group is one of the largest aviation conglomerates in the MENA region. The Group drives industry development with its 13 subsidiaries, and offers world-class air transport, cargo services, ground services, logistics, maintenance, catering, private aviation, real estate, training, and medical services. The mission of Saudia Group is to inspire people to go beyond borders with a purpose that is rooted in unlocking human potential and connecting the world in ways never thought possible. The group is committed to reshaping the aviation ecosystem in the MENA region and beyond, by embracing innovation and a customer-centric approach.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudia tops YouGov's most recommended brands ranking in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has once again ranked as the most recommended brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to the "YouGov's Most Recommended Brands 2025" report. This marks the second consecutive year Saudia has claimed the first position, outperforming major brands across multiple sectors in the Kingdom. The ranking is based on consumer perceptions of quality, value, and overall satisfaction. Khaled Tash, Group Chief Marketing Officer, stated: 'Retaining this recognition and maintaining Saudia's leading position in YouGov's index reflects the strength of our brand and our deep understanding of guest preferences. It also underscores the trust placed in our services and products, all of which are designed to elevate the travel experience. Sustaining this trust remains our top priority and continues to drive our ongoing innovation across the aviation sector.' This recognition adds to Saudia's growing list of achievements over the years, reinforcing its position within YouGov's data-driven rankings. The report draws from one of the region's most comprehensive consumer research platforms, spanning the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Additionally, Saudia has previously topped YouGov's Best Brand Rankings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudia is undergoing a comprehensive transformation across its services, driven by innovation and the latest advancements in the aviation industry. By investing in digital applications and artificial intelligence technologies, the airline is implementing a long-term plan that focuses on refining every stage of the travel journey and elevating it to a new global standard.
Leaders
5 days ago
- Business
- Leaders
OTP Index: Saudi Arabia's Airlines & Airports Secure Top Spots for June 2025
Saudi Arabia has secured the top positions on the Airlines and Airports On-Time Performance (OTP) Report for June 2025, released by Cirium, a leading global aviation analytics provider. Saudia Group, Saudi Arabia's national flag carrier, has earned the title of the Most On-Time Global Airline, by achieving a 91.33% on-time arrival rate and a 90.69% on-time departure rate through 16.733 total flights during June 2025. Moreover, flyadeal, Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Saudia, topped the MENA region's airlines as the Most On-Time Middle East and North Africa Airline, by securing 91.77% on-time arrival rate across 5,981 flights during the month. This achievement underscores Saudia Group's commitment to operational excellence, as part of its efforts to achieve the objectives of the Kingdom's National Aviation Strategy. It also marks the second time in 2025 that Saudia Group has topped the global ranking in Cirium OTP Report, following a similar achievement in March. On this occasion, Saudia Group's Director General, Ibrahim Al-Omar, said: 'Achieving exceptional on-time performance and maintaining operational excellence requires seamless coordination across all sectors and subsidiaries of the group.' He added that this accomplishment 'underscores our direct contribution to the objectives of the National Aviation Strategy, particularly in enhancing the overall guest travel experience,' according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Cirium OTP Report also highlighted another achievement for Saudi airports, as the King Khalid International Airport topped the list of the Most On-Time Large Airports. It achieved a 90.41% on-time departure rate across 22,180 flights during June 2025. King Khalid International Airport secured the top ranking in March and April 2025. It has also emerged as the Most On-Time Airport for the year 2024 – accomplishments that underscore its commitment to operational excellence and advancing the regional and global leadership of the Saudi aviation sector. Short link : Post Views: 8
Arabian Business
6 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudi airlines ranked most on-time globally in June 2025 as Saudia and flyadeal top charts
Saudia Group has once again cemented its position as a global leader in airline punctuality, ranking first worldwide for on-time performance in both arrivals and departures, according to the June 2025 report by aviation analytics firm Cirium. The report revealed that Saudia operated more than 16,700 flights in June, achieving a 91.33 per cent on-time arrival rate and a 90.69 per cent on-time departure rate—the highest in the world for both metrics. The achievement marks the second time this year Saudia has topped global on-time rankings, following a similar performance in March 2025. Saudi airlines top punctuality rankings Budget carrier flyadeal, part of Saudia Group, also earned recognition by ranking first in the Middle East and Africa for on-time arrivals, with a 91.77 per cent rate across more than 5,900 flights. The impressive results come during one of the busiest periods for Saudi aviation—coinciding with Hajj season, summer travel, and Eid Al-Adha holidays—highlighting the group's unwavering focus on efficiency and guest experience. Director General of Saudia Group Ibrahim Al-Omar said: 'Achieving exceptional on-time performance and maintaining operational excellence requires seamless coordination across all sectors and subsidiaries of the group. 'This accomplishment underscores our direct contribution to the objectives of the National Aviation Strategy, particularly in enhancing the overall guest travel experience.' The airline credits its cutting-edge digital systems, including AI-powered flight planning tools and predictive analytics, for optimising operations and enabling real-time responses to potential disruptions. The group also announced bold expansion plans, revealing that 188 new aircraft will be added to its existing fleet of 187 in the coming years. This doubling of fleet size will be managed by the Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC) at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah—the largest facility of its kind in the Middle East—which coordinates flight operations across all the group's entities.
Arab News
6 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Saudia, flyadeal rise high in Cirium's June punctuality rankings
JEDDAH: Saudia emerged as the world's most punctual airline in June, topping global rankings for both on-time departures and arrivals, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. In its latest report, the London-headquartered independent aviation analytics company said that Saudia operated 16,733 flights in June, achieving a 91.33 percent on-time arrival rate and a 90.69 percent on-time departure rate — a 2.41 percent increase in arrival punctuality compared to May's rate of 89.18 percent. The achievement aligns with Saudi Arabia's ambition to become a global aviation hub and a top destination for international travelers. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is investing heavily to boost private sector participation, expand connectivity, and reinforce its role in global aviation. It also supports the National Aviation Strategy's goal of enhancing the travel experience, which aims to target 330 million passengers annually, over 250 global destinations, and 4.5 million tons of air cargo by 2030. Ibrahim Al-Omar, director general of Saudia Group, said, 'Achieving exceptional on-time performance and maintaining operational excellence requires seamless coordination across all sectors and subsidiaries of the group.' #SaudiaGroup's top global ranking in on-time performance highlights its strong commitment to operational excellence during peak travel seasons. — Saudia Group | مجموعة السعودية (@SaudiaGroup) July 9, 2025 This marks Saudia's second time in 2025 leading global rankings for both arrival and departure punctuality, following a similar achievement in March. It also mirrors the airline's performance in June 2024, when it topped the rankings with an on-time arrival rate of 88.22 percent and a departure rate of 88.73 percent across 16,133 flights to more than 100 destinations. Flyadeal, Saudia Group's low-cost carrier, ranked first in the Middle East and Africa for on-time arrival performance, achieving a rate of 91.77 percent across more than 5,980 flights. The carrier's performance surpassed that of Saudia within the region. In a statement, Saudi Group said: 'The accomplishment reflects Saudia and flyadeal's unwavering focus in operational efficiency and excellence, achieved during the high-demand period of Hajj, summer travel, and Eid Al-Adha holidays.' In the airport category, Cirium ranked Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport as the world's most punctual large airport for the same period. The travel gateway recorded a 90.41 percent on-time departure rate and an 86.99 percent on-time arrival rate, outperforming major global hubs in operational efficiency. With 22,180 flights tracked, the Kingdom's capital hub served 109 routes operated by 59 airlines, showcasing Saudi Arabia's growing global connectivity and aviation excellence. Meanwhile, Dammam's King Fahd International Airport ranked seventh among medium-sized airports for on-time departures, achieving an 86.18 percent punctuality rate across 8,200 flights on 59 routes, according to Cirium.
