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bmibaby most punctual low cost airline in 2009

 

Low cost airline, bmibaby, is celebrating after being named the most punctual low cost airline in 2009.

 

The figures, released from the website www.flightontime.info, show that bmibaby was the most punctual low cost carrier for the period of January to December 2009, with 83.4 per cent of flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled departure time.

 

‘Flight on time’ uses data provided by the Civil Aviation Authority to monitor the on time performance of low cost airlines.

 

During the period of January to December 2009 the average on time performance result for low cost carriers showed that 76.7 per cent of flights departed within 15 minutes of their scheduled departure time, showing that bmibaby exceeded the average. 

 

Julian Carr, managing director, bmibaby, said:

 

“This is a fantastic achievement for bmibaby and I would like to thank the team who have worked hard to ensure that we are on time for our passengers.

 

“We are dedicated to providing our passengers with a punctual service and this accolade proves our commitment to this.”