Loganair's 'Exceptional' Punctuality Tops UK Major Carriers in 2025 Analysis

January 10, 2026 at 01:31 AM•3 min read

Glasgow-based Loganair was named the UK's most punctual major carrier for 2025, with 81% of flights on time, significantly beating the 72% national average.

Key Points

181 percent of Loganair's flights were on time (within 15 minutes), tying with Virgin Atlantic for the UK's top spot.
2The national average for UK airline punctuality was 72 percent, based on CAA data from January to September 2025.
3Loganair demonstrated 'exceptional' resilience, with 86 percent of flights on time during the challenging second quarter.
4TUI was ranked the least punctual major carrier, achieving an on-time performance of only 57.5 percent.

Glasgow-based Loganair is the UK's most punctual major carrier for 2025. The Scottish airline achieved an impressive 81 percent of flights on time. This figure is well above the national average of 72 percent.

The findings come from an analysis of Civil Aviation Authority data by air passenger rights experts, AirAdvisor. The study tracked the Loganair on-time performance from January through September 2025. It focused on the 20 largest airlines operating at UK airports.

Operational Excellence

Loganair’s 81 percent on-time performance tied with Virgin Atlantic. Both carriers were deemed “best in class” for UK airline punctuality 2025. The airline's operational resilience was highlighted during peak travel times. In the busy second quarter, 86 percent of Loganair flights were on schedule. This performance was described as “exceptional” by AirAdvisor CEO Anton Radchenko. Consistent high scores during challenging periods are a strong indicator. They suggest an airline can maintain schedules year-round.

The CAA defines a flight as on-time if it arrives or departs at the gate within 15 minutes of its scheduled time. This metric is widely used across the commercial aviation news sector. An On-Time Performance (OTP) of 80 percent or higher is considered excellent. Loganair’s achievement underscores its commitment to regional connectivity.

The Punctuality Leaderboard

Loganair and Virgin Atlantic led the Virgin Atlantic punctuality ranking with 81 percent on-time flights. Emirates followed closely with 78 percent.

Several other major airlines achieved strong results in the AirAdvisor CAA analysis:

British Airways, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, United Airlines: 76 percent
Eurowings and Aer Lingus: 75 percent
easyJet: 72 percent (matching the UK average)

Conversely, some carriers faced significant challenges. TUI performed the worst among major airlines. It recorded just 57.5 percent of flights on time. Blue Islands, which has since ceased trading, also scored below 60 percent.

Industry Context and Passenger Impact

Overall, 2025 saw a reduction in flight disruptions compared to previous years. The industry is seeing delays and cancellations fall. This trend moves closer to pre-pandemic levels. However, millions of passengers still face significant delays.

Poor punctuality has a direct cost for airlines. It affects crew scheduling and fuel consumption. It also impacts passenger connections on global networks like those supported by Airbus aircraft. For passengers, long delays can lead to compensation claims. Under UK government regulation UK261, passengers may be due up to £520 in compensation. This applies to delays over three hours that are the airline’s fault. Knowing these rights is crucial for air travelers. This is a key topic in flight delay compensation UK discussions.