Getting There On Time
Trans World Airlines had the highest percentage of planes arriving on time last year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Percentages for 10 airlines, from best to worst:
Rank/Airline/Percentage
1. Trans World Airlines.......80.9%
2. Southwest Airlines.........80.0%
3. Northwest Airlines.........79.9%
4. Delta Air Lines............78.0%
5. Continental Airlines.......76.6%
6. United Airlines............74.4%
7. American Airlines..........73.5%
8. US Airways.................71.4%
9. Alaska Airlines............71.0%
10. America West Airlines......69.5%
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
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