India, July 9 -- Air India has become the only Indian airline to make it to the global top five for punctuality, ranking fourth in viation analytics firm Cirium's June 2026 On-Time Performance Report.

The airline recorded an on-time arrival rate of 86.85 per cent across 15,135 flights tracked during the month, placing it among the world's top-performing carriers for schedule reliability. It also posted an on-time departure rate of 86.23 per cent and a completion factor of 99.7 per cent, indicating that nearly all scheduled flights operated as planned.

Air India said the ranking reflects its efforts to improve operational efficiency across its network.

A statement by the airlines said that the ranking reflects, "Air India's sustained in...