Low-cost airline AirAsia Philippines said it is prioritizing operational stability to rebuild passenger confidence after being ranked the world’s fourth most punctual airline.
The budget carrier recorded a 92.96 percent on-time performance in 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,” AirAsia Philippines President and General Manager Anna Victoria Lu said.
“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,” she added.
AirAsia Philippines improved its on-time performance to 92.96 percent in June from 87 percent in May.
The airline attributed the improvement to strategic operational planning and coordination across its operations, including maintaining aircraft availability, conducting proactive maintenance, and improving flight dispatch and aircraft turnaround procedures.
Proper crew scheduling, close coordination with airports and air traffic control, continuous weather monitoring and real-time decision-making also helped teams respond quickly to operational challenges while maintaining safe and reliable flights, the airline said.
The broader AirAsia Group ranked 10th among the world’s best-performing large airlines for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 83.02 percent across 14,502 flights.
Building on its strongest on-time performance of the year, AirAsia Philippines said it remains committed to improving operational excellence and ensuring that passengers reach their destinations safely, comfortably, and on time.