Air New Zealand September on‑time performance hits 87.3%, ranks third in Asia‑Pacific
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Air New Zealand reported that 87.3% of its September flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule, placing the carrier third among Asia‑Pacific airlines in Cirium’s rankings.
On‑time performance
In September, 87.3% of Air New Zealand flights arrived within 15 minutes of the scheduled time, up from 85.3% in August and 75.5% for the same month a year earlier. The global average on‑time performance for airlines was 77.7% in September 2026.
Regional services delivered the strongest on‑time performance at 90.3% in September.
Ranking
Air New Zealand ranked third among Asia‑Pacific airlines in Cirium’s September rankings.
Flight operations
The airline operated 13,072 flights during September.
Pre‑staging general boarding reduced boarding delays by around 45% on international flights from Auckland.
Cancellations and focus
Total cancellations fell to 1.4% in September, down from 2.5% in August and 3.3% a year earlier.
Air New Zealand Chief Operations Officer Kate Boyer said the September result shows the airline’s increased focus on small steps that determine punctuality.
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