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North America’s Top 10 Punctual Airlines and their OTP

According to OAG, flights that arrive or depart within 15 minutes of their planned arrival or departure schedules are considered to be operating on-time (OTP). Flight cancellations are counted as late flights in the OTP calculations. The 250 largest international airlines, as determined by the annual Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs), are examined for the report. Only scheduled passenger flights may be included in airline OTP estimates, which are based on operating carrier codes. Only data from arrivals is used to calculate airline OTP. Here is a list of North America’s Top 10 Punctual Airlines and their OTP.

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Delta Air Lines (DL) move up to become the most punctual airline in North America this year, with an OTP of 81.79%. Delta has a low cancellation rate, of just 1.94%.

Both United Airlines (UA) and America Airlines (AA) have seen considerable moves upwards, with United climbing from ninth place in 2019 to third in 2022, and American up from eighth to fourth.

In North America, legacy airlines have higher OTP this year than LCCs. The average cancellation rate for these carriers was 2.62% in 2022, with Allegiant Air (G4) having the highest rate at 4.43% of flights cancelled.

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German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

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The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

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The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.