Kenya Airways tops Heathrow Airport punctuality ratings again

Friday, March 7, 2014 ·

Kenya Airways had the most punctual flights that flew into and out of London Heathrow International Airport in the United Kingdom during the month of October 2013, latest statistics from the facility have indicated.
The airline emerged top in the ranking of punctuality of flights.
All Kenya Airways’ flights departing from the airport were 100% punctual, while 90 per cent of those arriving were on time.
This is the best rank that the airline has attained over the last 12 months. The closest it has come to during this period is the second position.
Kenya Airways’ Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Titus Naikuni welcomed the achievement, stating that:

“At Kenya Airways, we are committed to ensuring that we deliver a world class experience to our guests while also that all their flights depart and arrive on time,” Dr. Naikuni added.
Overall, 71 per cent of arrivals by all airlines into London Heathrow International Airport were on time while 75 per cent of the departures were punctual.
The other African airlines in the Heathrow International Airport’s punctuality rankings include South African Airways at position 33, Air Mauritius at 27th, Egypt Air at 73rd, Ethiopian Airlines at 44th, Tunisair at 80th and Libyan Airlines at 81th.
On a daily basis, London Heathrow International Airport handles an average of 1,288 flights and 191,200 passengers. About 80 airlines fly into and out London Heathrow.
Kenya Airways flies seven times a week between its hub at JKIA in Nairobi and London’s Heathrow International Airport.
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