In a major blow to India’s national carrier, Air India has been ranked third among the worst airlines across the world. While, Netharlands flag carrier KLM has been adjudged the best international airline in 2016.
This was revealed by aviation insights company FlightStats. Every year, the aviation insights company FlightStats puts together a list of the international airlines with the best on-time performance records.
The company tracks delay and cancellation patterns for airlines across the globe, as reported by Bloomberg.
Below are the list:
The Worst 10 International Airlines of 2016
1. El Al – 56 per cent
2. Icelandair – 41.05 per cent
3. Air India – 38.71 per cent
4. Philippine Airlines – 38.33 per cent
5. Asiana Airlines – 37.46 per cent
6. China Eastern Airlines – 35.8 per cent
7. Hong Kong Airlines – 33.42 per cent
8. Air China – 32.73 per cent
9. Korean Air – 31.74 per cent
10. Hainan Airlines – 30.3 per cent
The Best 10 International Airlines of 2016
1. KLM – 11.47 per cent
2. Iberia – 11.82 per cent
3. JAL – 12.2 per cent
4. Qatar Airways – 13.66 per cent
5. Austrian – 14.26 per cent
6. ANA – 14.46 per cent
7. Singapore Airlines – 14.55 per cent
8. Delta Air Lines – 14.83 per cent
9. TAM Linhas – 14.93 per cent
10. Qantas – 15. 7 per cent
