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Here are the top 15 most punctual airports in the world 2023

According to a survey conducted by aviation analytics firm Cirium, KIA has an exceptional track record of on-time departures. Bengaluru Airport made sure to become the international top in punctuality, with 87.51 percent in July, 89.66 percent in August, and 88.51 percent in September!

KIA has a network that includes 88 routes and partnerships with 35 airlines. Today, KIA is the third busiest airport in India served nearly 31.91 million passengers in 2022–2023. With such a big number, being punctual is outstanding!

Other airports in the top five include Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah (USA), Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and El Dorado International Airport.

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, India
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah, USA
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, India
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minnesota, USA
El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia
Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Norway
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, USA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA
Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, USA
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, USA
San Diego International Airport, USA
Charlotte Douglas International Airport, USA
San Francisco International Airport, USA
Los Angeles International Airport, USA

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.