Airline Ranking 2026

Bulgaria Air achieves an impressive 9.5/10 FlyClaim Score despite experiencing 6 delayed flights with an average delay of 194 minutes. The airline's standout performance comes from maintaining a perfect 0% cancellation rate, demonstrating strong operational reliability. Notable delays occurred on international routes including BEG-MXP, MAD-LPA, and DOH-BER, resulting in €2,700 in total compensation liability, though this remains relatively modest given the severity of individual delays.

Azul demonstrates exceptional operational reliability with an outstanding FlyClaim Score of 9.5/10, reflecting excellent passenger satisfaction despite some delays. The airline managed only 6 delayed flights with zero cancellations, showcasing strong operational control. However, when delays do occur, they tend to be significant with an average of 203 minutes, particularly on European routes including LIS-TER, FRA-MAD, and BER-LIS. This delay duration is considerably higher than industry averages, though the low frequency helps maintain the strong overall score.

Carpatair demonstrates exceptional operational reliability with an impressive 9.4/10 FlyClaim Score and a perfect 0% cancellation rate. Despite having only 6 delayed flights, the average delay duration of 224 minutes (nearly 4 hours) is concerning and significantly above industry standards. The delays are concentrated on the OTP-VRN (Bucharest-Verona) route and its return leg, suggesting potential operational challenges on this specific routing. The total compensation value of €1,500 indicates moderate financial impact on affected passengers.

flynas demonstrates exceptional operational reliability with a near-perfect FlyClaim Score of 9.4/10 and zero cancellations. While the airline experienced 9 delayed flights with an average delay of 187 minutes, this performance significantly outperforms industry standards. The delays show a clear pattern on routes terminating at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), particularly from Birmingham and Berlin, suggesting potential congestion or operational challenges at this hub.

S4 demonstrates exceptional operational reliability with a perfect 0% cancellation rate and an outstanding FlyClaim Score of 9.1/10. While the airline experienced only 9 delayed flights, the average delay duration of 252 minutes (over 4 hours) is significantly above industry standards. The delays appear concentrated on specific routes, particularly TER-LIS and LIS-TER connections, as well as the VIE-LIS route, suggesting potential operational challenges on these specific corridors.

Atlas Air demonstrates exceptional operational reliability with only 7 delayed flights and a perfect 0% cancellation rate, earning an outstanding FlyClaim Score of 9.1/10. However, when delays do occur, they tend to be severe with an average delay of 255 minutes, significantly above industry standards. The most problematic routes appear to be long-haul cargo operations, particularly AMS-ICN and AMS-HKG from Amsterdam, and the LGG-KGF route from Liège. Despite the lengthy delays, the relatively low total compensation value of €4,200 reflects the carrier's strong overall punctuality performance.

RwandAir demonstrates exceptional operational reliability with an outstanding 9/10 FlyClaim Score and a remarkable 0% cancellation rate. Despite having only 7 delayed flights, the average delay duration of 276 minutes is significantly above industry standards. All identified delayed routes (WAW-DOH, AMS-DOH, MXP-DOH) share the same Doha destination, suggesting potential hub-related operational challenges that impact European connections.

Wizz Air demonstrates exceptional operational performance with an outstanding 8.9/10 FlyClaim Score, driven primarily by a perfect 0% cancellation rate. While the airline experienced 13 delayed flights with an average delay of 231 minutes, this represents strong reliability compared to industry standards. The most impacted routes include leisure destinations HRG-LTN and FNC-VIE, plus the LIS-WAW connection, suggesting challenges with specific airport operations or seasonal demand fluctuations.

Virgin Australia demonstrates exceptional operational reliability with an outstanding 8.9/10 FlyClaim Score and zero cancellations. While only 9 flights experienced delays, the average delay duration of 261 minutes (over 4 hours) is significantly above industry standards. The delayed routes WAW-DOH, BCN-DOH, and MXP-DOH all connect to Doha, suggesting potential issues with Middle Eastern routing or partnerships.

ULS Airlines Cargo demonstrates exceptional operational reliability with an impressive 8.9/10 FlyClaim Score and a perfect 0% cancellation rate. However, when delays do occur, they tend to be quite severe with an average delay of 339 minutes - significantly above the industry standard. A clear pattern emerges with all major delays affecting Istanbul (IST) routes from Oslo, Linz, and Helsinki, suggesting potential operational challenges at this key hub.