WestJet named North America's most on-time airline for second straight month

WestJet is continuing its strong operational performance, earning recognition as North America's most on-time airline for both June and the entire second quarter of 2026, according to the latest Cirium On-Time Performance Report.

The Calgary-based carrier also ranked sixth among major global airlines for on-time performance in June, marking the second consecutive month it has secured a top position in the industry benchmark.

"Leading North America in on-time performance for all of Q2 is a testament to the focus and commitment of WestJetters across our operation," said Safa Yamach, WestJet vice-president, operations planning and performance, in a press release. 

"While these rankings are an important benchmark, what matters most is what they represent for our guests: a more reliable travel experience. From investing in our systems and processes to completing major fleet initiatives ahead of schedule, WestJetters are building a stronger, more resilient operation that is delivering measurable results."

According to the airline, WestJet operated nearly 17,000 flights in June, with 86.4 per cent arriving on time—almost four percentage points ahead of the next highest-ranked North American airline. The carrier also recorded a completion factor of 99.43 per cent, reflecting the percentage of scheduled flights that operated as planned.

The June results cap a strong second quarter for WestJet, with the airline reporting steady improvements in on-time performance throughout the spring.

The airline also announced it has completed the retrofit of its remaining Boeing 737 aircraft previously configured with 180 seats, finishing the fleet-wide project ahead of schedule.

Originally expected to wrap up this fall, the retrofit was completed in mid-June while the airline maintained its busy spring flight schedule. WestJet said the project standardizes its narrowbody fleet, reducing operational complexity while helping deliver a more consistent guest experience and supporting continued improvements in reliability and on-time performance ahead of the peak summer travel season.

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