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Philippine Airlines ranked most punctual Asia Pacific carrier in November 2025 with an 84.67% on-time performance rating
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The airline has led Asia Pacific punctuality rankings for four consecutive months from August
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Ranking is based on Cirium aviation analytics, which tracks flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule
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PAL also topped punctuality in April 2025, ranked second in January, and third in March
Philippine Airlines (PAL) topped Asia Pacific carriers for on-time performance (OTP) in November 2025, extending its lead in regional punctuality rankings to a fourth consecutive month, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium.
The Philippine flag carrier recorded an 84.67% OTP rating for November, making it the most punctual airline in the Asia Pacific region during the month.
Cirium, a London-based aviation analytics company, tracks airline and airport punctuality worldwide and serves as a key industry benchmark for operational reliability.
PAL’s November showing capped four straight months at the top of the Asia Pacific punctuality rankings.
The airline posted OTP ratings of 89.37% in August, 90.47% in September, and 86.37% in October 2025, underscoring sustained operational performance during the latter part of the year.
Cirium defines an on-time flight as one that arrives at the gate within 15 minutes of its scheduled arrival time, a standard industry metric that reflects both passenger expectations and airlines’ compliance with airport slot requirements.
READ: PAL tagged Asia Pacific’s most punctual airline in Aug 2025
Earlier in the year, PAL also ranked as the most punctual airline in April 2025, while placing second in January and third in March, reflecting consistent performance across multiple reporting periods.
“The PAL team remains committed towards achieving operational reliability and customer satisfaction through on-time performance. The latest flight punctuality results inspire us to work even harder,” Capt. Roland Narciso, PAL Operations Group senior vice president, said in a statement.
“We thank our flight and ground operations teams, engineers, and maintenance service partners for their collective efforts anchored on PAL’s mission to provide a safe, reliable, and pleasant travel experience exceeding passenger expectations,” he added.
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Philippine Airlines also holds a four-star major rating from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), an airline rating program based on certified passenger feedback.
As the Philippines’ only full-service network airline and Asia’s first commercial carrier, PAL operates a fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft. Its hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao connect 31 domestic destinations and 39 international routes across Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East.
PAL also provides air cargo and charter services.
