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Whether it is train, bus or plane, waiting is the most boring part of journey for almost all travellers. While airlines around the world try to be as punctual as possible, not all manage to stay on time.
Let's take a look at some of the most punctual carriers in the world.
Note: The on-time arrival of Asian airlines is based on April 2013 data
Source: flightstats.com
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IndiGo
On-time arrival record: 89.93 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 1
IndiGo, which was established in 2006, is India's biggest low-cost airline.
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JetKonnect
On-time arrival record: 88.92 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 2
JetKonnect, which is part of Jet Airways group, maintains Mumbai as its main hub.
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All Nippon Airways
On-time arrival record: 85.21 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 3
ANA, which was established in 1952, is Japan's largest airline.
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Jet Airways
On-time arrival record: 84.63 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 4
Jet Airways, which was established in 1992, is the second-largest airline in India.
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Singapore Airlines
On-time arrival record: 83.19 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 5
Singapore Airlines, which was established in 1972, is the national carrier of Singapore.
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SpiceJet
On-time arrival record: 80.98 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 6
SpiceJet, which was established in 1993, is the third-largest airline in terms of market share.
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Thai Airways
On-time arrival record: 80.50 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 7
Thai Airways, which was established in 1960, is the national flag carrier of Thailand.
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GoAir
On-time arrival record: 78.14 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 8
GoAir, which was established in 2005, is a low-cost airline based in Mumbai.
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Asiana
On-time arrival record: 76.44 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 9
Asiana, which was established in 1988, is one of South Korea's two major airlines.
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Malaysia Airlines
On-time arrival record: 75.31 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 10
Malaysia Airlines, which was established in 1972, is the national carrier of Malaysia.
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AirAsia
On-time arrival record: 72.03 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 11
AirAsia, which was established in 1996, is a low-cost airline headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Air India
On-time arrival record: 71.15 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 12
Air India, which was established in 1932, operates a fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
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Cathay Pacific
On-time arrival record: 67.17 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 13
Cathay Pacific, which was established in 1946, is the international flag carrier of Hong Kong.
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China Airlines
On-time arrival record: 60.71 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 14
China Airlines, which was established in 1959, is the largest airline in Taiwan.
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China Eastern
On-time arrival record: 59.58 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 15
China Eastern, which was established in 1988, is a major Chinese airline operating international, domestic and regional routes.
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Air China
On-time arrival record: 59.50 per cent
Overall rank in punctuality: 16
Air China, which was established in 1988, is the national carrier and one of the major airlines of China.