Which airline was most punctual in 2025?
Listen to the story (American accent)
A new report for 2026 looks at airlines and airports from last year. It shows which airlines were on time.
Aeromexico was the best airline in the world. This is the second year it won first place. Most of its flights were on time. The airline Saudia was in second place. SAS was in third place.
In Europe, Iberia Express was the winner. In North America, Delta Airlines was the best. Philippine Airlines was number one in Asia. Copa Airlines was the best in Latin America. FlySafair was the leader for Africa and the Middle East.
The report also looks at airports. Santiago Airport in Chile was the best big airport. It is very large now. It can help many people every year.
Oslo Airport was the best big airport in Europe. Panama City had the best medium airport. For small airports, Ecuador won first place.
These lists help people travel. It is good to know which airlines are punctual.
Vocabulary13 words
- Report
- a paper with information; a news story; a list of facts
- Airline
- a company that owns planes; a business that flies people to places ✈️
- Airport
- a place where planes land and take off; a station for airplanes
- Show
- to make clear; to give information; to display
- On time
- not late; at the correct time; happening when expected ⌚
- First place
- the top spot; the best result; number one 🥇
- Flight
- a trip on an airplane; traveling through the air 🛫
- Winner
- the person or group that is best; the one who gets the top prize 🏆
- Number one
- the best; first in a list; the top choice
- Latin America
- countries in South America and Central America 🌎
- Leader
- the person or group in charge; the one at the front; the best one
- The Middle East
- a group of countries near Africa, Asia, and Europe (like Saudi Arabia or Jordan)
- Punctual
- not late; arriving on time; being fast and ready
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A new report for _____ looks at airlines and airports from last _____ . It shows which airlines were on time.
Aeromexico _____ the best airline in the world. This is the second year it _____ first place. Most of its flights were on _____ . The airline Saudia was in second _____ . SAS was in third place.
In Europe, Iberia _____ was the winner. In North America, Delta Airlines was the _____ . Philippine Airlines was number one in _____ . Copa Airlines was the best in Latin _____ . FlySafair was the leader for Africa and the _____ East.
The report also looks at _____ . Santiago Airport in Chile was the _____ big airport. It is very large now. It can help _____ people every year.
Oslo Airport was the best _____ airport in Europe. Panama City _____ the best medium airport. For small airports, a place in Ecuador _____ first place.
These lists help people travel. It is good to know which airlines are punctual.
Discussion questions
- Do you think it is important for an airline to always be on time? Why or why not?
- Which airline is your favorite? Tell us why you like it.
- Does a plane being late make you angry, or do you find it okay to wait?
- What is the most important thing for a good airline to have: good prices, comfortable seats, or being punctual?
- If you were booking a holiday, would you choose an airline based on these rankings, or is the price more important to you?
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