If you haven't been everywhere, travelling should be one of your new year resolutions. While you're at it, don't just jump the gun while booking your flights. The choice of an airline can either aid or absolutely ruin your vacation goals.
But how will you know which airline is a sure NO-NO, and which ones to prioritize?
The aviation insights company FlightStats has released a list of the international airlines with the best on-time performance records. And the losers. The company tracks delay and cancellation patterns for airlines across the globe, as reported by Bloomberg.
So here is the list of flights along with the likelihood of getting delayed in each carrier. Steer clear of these if you want a pleasant experience. (Who doesn't?) You can thank us later!
The Worst 10 International Airlines of 2016
10. Hainan Airlines - 30.3 percent
9. Korean Air - 31.74 percent
8. Air China - 32.73 percent
7. Hong Kong Airlines - 33.42 percent
6. China Eastern Airlines - 35.8 percent
5. Asiana Airlines - 37.46 percent
4. Philippine Airlines - 38.33 percent
3. Air India - 38.71 percent
2. Icelandair - 41.05 percent
1. El Al - 56 percent
Let's also point out the winners.
The Best 10 International Airlines of 2016
10. Qantas - 15.7 percent
9. TAM Linhas - 14.93 percent
8. Delta Air Lines - 14.83 percent
7. Singapore Airlines - 14.55 percent
6. ANA - 14.46 percent
5. Austrian - 14.26 percent
4. Qatar Airways - 13.66 percent
3. JAL - 12.2 percent
2. Iberia - 11.82 percent
1. KLM - 11.47 percent
