How reliable were Indian airlines in 2024? Indigo’s punctuality claims were shattered, while SpiceJet’s performance plummeted.

Indian airlines have struggled to maintain punctuality in 2024, with most carriers falling short of the 80% benchmark for on-time performance at four major airports. Only Akasa Air, Indigo, Vistara, and AIX Connect managed to achieve 80% or higher on-time performance in at least one month. However, even these airlines consistently fell short of the mark. According to government data, 31% of flights were delayed from January to September 2024, with Alliance Air, Air India, and SpiceJet being the worst performers. Akasa Air had the best on-time performance, followed by AIX Connect, Vistara, and Indigo. The poor punctuality is attributed to various reasons such as weather, operational, and technical issues. The year 2024 has seen significant disruptions, including fog and a canopy collapse at Delhi airport. Despite this, the number of domestic passengers carried by Indian airlines has increased, with over 13.21 crore passengers flown in 2024 till October.