Philippine Airlines still most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific – report

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) ranked as the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region in November, according to an aviation analytics report by Cirium.

In its November 2025 On-Time Performance Monthly Report, Cirium said PAL placed first among Asia-Pacific airlines, recording an 84.67% on-time arrival rate for the month.

The report also showed that PAL completed 96.31% of its 9,739 scheduled flights in November.

Cirium highlighted the following operational metrics for PAL in November:

• Within block time: 80.62%
• On-time arrivals: 84.67%
• On-time departures: 81.45%

Regional rankings

PAL topped the regional rankings, followed by:

• Korean Air: 83.72%
• Jeju Air: 83.25%
• Japan Airlines: 80.87%
• ANA Airlines: 80.68%
• Cathay Pacific: 79.45%
• Air New Zealand: 79.38%
• Asiana Airlines: 75.55%
• Garuda Indonesia: 75.37%
• Singapore Airlines: 75.15%

How Cirium measures punctuality

Cirium measures on-time arrivals based on whether a flight reaches the gate within 15 minutes of its scheduled arrival time.

On-time departures are likewise recorded if an aircraft leaves within 15 minutes of its scheduled departure.