Ethiopian Airline ranked 11th most punctual airline worldwide

FlightStats, the leading provider of real-time global flight data, has ranked Ethiopian Airlines 11th position worldwide in flight on-time performance for the month of January.
A statement by the airline on Tuesday noted that of the almost 8,000 flights operated by the airline in January, 81 per cent arrived within 15 minutes of the scheduled arrival time.
The statement also said that it was also ranked number one for airlines based in the Middle East and Africa.
The Group CEO, Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, said the airlines clearly understood the importance of flight punctuality to its valued customers.
GebreMariam pledged that the airline and its team of dedicated staff would always ensure that flights departed on time and arrived on time.
“Although there are quite many factors which affect the on-time departure of flights, we will continue to do whatever it takes to please our customers with the best flight punctuality in the industry.
“To this effect, we are very happy that we have performed very well in the industry in the Middle East and Africa and stood 11th in the world.
“I take this opportunity to congratulate my 12,000 co-workers for the achievement.
“It is to the credit of the 12,000 committed men and women at the Ethiopian Airlines family that the airline is fast becoming a global winner,” he said.
According to the statement, Ethiopian Airline is fast becoming recognised worldwide for its service levels and employee dedication.