Malev scores top points for punctuality

Malev Hungarian Airlines is the most punctual carriers in all of Europe, according to a study produced by the Association of European Airlines. The survey indicates that Malev is the continent’s most punctual airline when it comes to short and medium-haul arrivals. Additionally, Hungary’s flag carrier came in third place in terms of on-time performance for flight departures. Those looking to collect their checked baggage after a Malev flight can also breathe a sigh of relief, as the Hungarian carrier scored fifth place in terms of its baggage handling speed and efficiency. The current figures represent the on time performance of European airlines during the first quarter of the year, but it is hardly the first time that the Hungarian carrier has performed well. Malev earned first place standing in 2006, in the same AEA survey.

AEA examined a total of 29 airlines in this year’s first punctuality survey. In addition to Malev, CSA Czech Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Air France and Alitalia also earned top marks when it came to on-time arrivals. British Airways, however, found itself near the bottom of the punctuality list. While 85.9 percent of all Malev flights were on time, only 57.8 percent of BA’s flights departed on schedule. Air Malta also posted a relatively poor on-time performance (66 percent) but still easily beat British Airways.

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