Is Liverpool John Lennon the North’s most punctual airport?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has become the only airport in the North of England with a top-tier punctuality rating.

With 86.7% of its flights running on schedule over the last 12 months, the airport was awarded five stars for punctuality by travel intelligence firm OAG.

LJLA is one of just three in the UK, alongside Cardiff and Birmingham airports, to achieve the five-star stamp of approval.

Colin Swaine, operations director at LJLA, said: “Having worked closely with our airline partners on operational performance for some time, Liverpool now has an excellent reputation across the industry for on time performance.

“We recognise that flight punctuality is important for passengers who choose to fly from here for leisure and on business, with Liverpool now seen as the Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the region.”

He added: “High levels of on time performance also help to make Liverpool an attractive airport to operate from for both existing airlines and potential new operators too.”

OAG senior analyst John Grant commented: “With the aviation industry going through a turbulent time, there is a lot for the UK airports to be proud of in terms of the speed at which they’re able to get flights on and off the ground.

“The key for the next 12 months is consistency, as we’ll inevitably see the number of flights in and out of the UK increasing.”