ON-TIME FLIGHTS

The on-time performance* of U.S. airlines in July climbed to 76.9% from 72.2% in June. America West led the list, with 89.4% of its flights arriving on time in July.

Rank July (June) Carrier July June 1 (1) Amer. West 89.4 90.8 2 (3) Eastern 86 80.1 3 (6) Southwest 85.4 75.8 4 (5) American 83.8 76.2 5 (2) Alaska 82.5 80.4 6 (8) Continental 80 72.5 7 (4) TWA 79.8 78.6 8 (9) Delta 79.1 72 9 (7) Northwest 77.6 75.1 10 (11) Pan Am 73.9 64.4 11 (10) USAir 72.2 69.4 12 (13) Piedmont 67.6 62.8 13 (12) United 62.3 63

* Arriving within 15 minutes of scheduled time.

Source: Department of Transportation