Time is the first thing every traveler is particular about and it is never easy for people to spend hours waiting for a mode of transport .
Flights on many occasions are delayed; it can be due to bad weather, technical defects or even due to Air Traffic. Airlines always work on being punctual but they cannot always avoid these situations.
The Indian carriers are most trusted by passengers, as all Airlines of India are said to be the most punctual in Asia.
Let’s take a look at the most punctual Carriers in the Asia, as compiled by Rediff
9)Asiana
Asiana, which was established in 1988, is one of South Korea’s two major airlines. It operates within 14 domestic cities and also 90 international routes. Since its establishment in 1988 it has become global carrier with a current fleet of 80 aircrafts.
The Asiana airline has an on-time arrival record of 76.44 percent and also has received the prestigious honor -“Airline of the Year”, in the year 2009. The carrier is presently ranked number 9 in the punctuality category.
8)Thai Airways
Thai Airways was established in the year 1960 and is ranked number 8 in punctuality. The flight servicehas an on-time arrival record of 78.14 percent.
The Thai airway flies to 75 destinations across 35 countries and owns a fleet of 80 aircrafts. In the Thai aircraft the pilots as well as the cabin crew change to traditional Thai attire. They use this to promote their flights.
Thai airlines was once the operator of two of the world’s longest nonstop routes between Thailand and Los Angeles.
7) GoAir
The GoAir airlines was founded in the year 2005 by Jehangir Wadia, the airline is completely owned by the Wadia family. The flight operates domestic service across 21 cities in the country. The carrier is ranked number 7 in punctuality and has 102 flights running daily.
GoAir has an on time arrival record of 80.50 percent and was also awarded Best Performing Airline in the year 2011. It is the fifth largest airline in India in terms of market share.
6)SpiceJet
The SpiceJet is India’s low-cost airline and is presently owned by the Sun Group. The airline was first launched in the year 2005 and also is the third largest airline in the country in terms of market share.
The SpiceJet boasts with a fleet size of 57 aircrafts and are now looking to expand by adding more flights for service. Ranked number 6 in punctuality and with an overall on-time record of 80.98 percent, this airline is the youngest and fast growing carriers in India.
5)Singapore Airlines
The Singapore Airlines was launched in the 1947 and is amongst the top 15 carriers in the world. The A380 is now a part of Singapore airlines and it is the largest passenger airbus in the world.
Ranked number 5 for punctuality with an on-time arrival record of 83.19 percent the Singapore Airlines is rated as top 5 star airlines in the world. Singapore Airlines flies to 62 destinations in 35 countries from its base Singapore. The airlines is known for its wide varieties of food and comfort as it one of the few costliest flights in the world.
4)Jet Airways
The Jet Airways is an Indian airline based in Mumbai and is the second largest airlines in India. It is ranked number 4 in the list for its punctuality and has an overall on-time arrival record of 84.63 percent.
Jet Airways was established in the year 1992, operating both in domestic destinations and international destinations. The flight offers wide range of services, from the economy class to high budget premiere class. They are now tied up with the Eithad Airways, which is a boost to the airlines making them globally renowned.
3)All Nipon Airlines
All Nippon Airways, also known as ANA, is the largest Airlines in Japan. The company first established themselves by providing helicopter services in the year 1952.
ANA is ranked 3 in the list of most punctual airlines and has an on-time arrival record of 85.21 percent. The airlines operate in 49 destinations and its flight offers services to 32 different countries. They also launched 15 special aircrafts targeting kids, businessmen and also the elite class. On 21 September 2012, ANA added an additional eleven aircrafts to their already huge fleet.
2) JetKonnect
The JetKonnect was launched on 8 May 2009 and is a part of Jet Airways group. This airline is ranked 2 for its punctuality and has an on time arrival record of 88.92 percent.
JetKonnect is a low-cost brand of Jet airways and was initially named as JetLite. The flight does not offer free meals or refreshments. , the passengers are allowed to buy food on board. To target the corporate and business class people the airlines offers premiere cabins.
1)Indigo
Indigo is ranked 1 for its punctuality in Asia and is also the airline with the largest market share. The airline was launched in the year 2006 by Rakesh S Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia.
Indigo is has an on-time arrival record of 89.93 per cent, outnumbering all the other competitors in punctuality. The airline offers 422 daily flights connecting 33 destinations across the globe and is the fastest growing low cost carrier in the world.