{"id":122494,"date":"2017-01-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/klm-is-the-best-airline-in-2016\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T14:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T12:36:51","slug":"klm-is-the-best-airline-in-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/klm-is-the-best-airline-in-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"KLM is the best airline in 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"
The FlightStats portal compiles an annual list of international airlines with the best arrival time performance, taking into account every delayed or canceled flight globally.<\/div>\n
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The ranking presents the percentage risk of arrival delay for each company included among the top 10.<\/div>\n
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The best airlines in 2016 are:<\/div>\n
1. KLM – 11.47%<\/div>\n
2. Iberia – 11.82%<\/div>\n
3. JAL – 12.2%<\/div>\n
4. Qatar Airways – 13.66%<\/div>\n
5. Austrian – 14.26%<\/div>\n
6. ANA – 14.46%<\/div>\n
7. Singapore Airlines – 14.55%<\/div>\n
8. Delta Air Lines – 14.83%<\/div>\n
9. TAM Linhas Aereas – 14.93%<\/div>\n
10. Qantas – 15.7%<\/div>\n
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The worst airlines in 2016 are:<\/div>\n
1. El Al – 56%<\/div>\n
2. Icelandair – 41.05%<\/div>\n
3. Air India – 38.71%<\/div>\n
4. Philippine Airlines – 38.33%<\/div>\n
5. Asiana Airlines – 37.46%<\/div>\n
6. China Eastern Airlines – 35.8%<\/div>\n
7. Hong Kong Airlines – 33.42%<\/div>\n
8. Air China – 32.73%<\/div>\n
9. Korean Air – 31.74%<\/div>\n
10. Hainan Airlines – 30.3%.<\/div>\n

Source: Profit<\/a><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

Which airline was the most punctual in 2016?<\/strong><\/p>\n

KLM was ranked as the best airline in 2016 with a delay risk of only 11.47%.<\/p>\n

Which airline had the highest risk of delays in 2016?<\/strong><\/p>\n

El Al had the worst performance in 2016, with a 56% risk of delay or cancellation.<\/p>\n

How are these airline rankings determined?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rankings are compiled by FlightStats based on arrival time performance, accounting for every delayed or canceled flight globally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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