The Transportation Department’s on-time arrival ranking for US airlines

November 9th, 2009 US Travel Association spent $270K on 3Q lobbyingWASHINGTON — The U.S. Travel Association spent $270,000 in the third quarter to lobby on visa issues, airport operations and other matters, according to a disclosure report.

October 9th, 2009 Airlines warned on limits for lost bag paymentsWASHINGTON — Airlines shouldn't be too cheap when it comes to helping customers whose bags are lost. The Transportation Department said Friday airlines can't arbitrarily limit reimbursement for travelers who have to replace necessities when bags are lost or delayed.

October 6th, 2009 Airlines improve on-time arrivals in AugustMINNEAPOLIS — Arriving on-time was just a little bit easier for airline passenger traveling in August. The Transportation Department said on Tuesday that 79.7 percent of flights arrived on time in August.

September 21st, 2009 Govt report says airline margin losses improvedWASHINGTON — Helped by fees on baggage, the nation's airlines posted better operating margins in the second quarter. Low-cost and regional airlines had their first profitable operating margin since the third quarter of 2007, the U.S.

September 17th, 2009 DOT to fine Spirit Airlines up to $375,000WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department said on Thursday it will fine Spirit Airlines as much as $375,000 for breaking consumer rules. The civil penalty includes $215,000 that the small discount airline must pay right away, and another $160,000 it would have to pay if it breaks its agreement with the Transportation Department in the next year.

September 8th, 2009 Airlines improve on-time arrival ratings in JulyMINNEAPOLIS — Airline passengers got to their destination on time a little more often in July. The Transportation Department said on Tuesday that 77.6 percent of airline flights arrived on time, up from 75.7 percent during the same month last year.

August 4th, 2009 Airlines June delays worst of the yearNEW YORK — U.S. airlines in June turned in their worst on-time performance since December, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.

August 4th, 2009 DOT says fewer flights on-time in JuneNEW YORK — U.S. airlines in June turned in their worst on-time performance since December, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.

August 4th, 2009 A look at airlines' on-time statusThe following lists 19 airlines' on-time performance in June and overall on-time performance since the beginning of the year, according to data from the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Carrier On-Time Arrival Pct.

July 9th, 2009 Airlines Delays ListThe percentage of airline flights in May that arrived within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival, according to the U.S. Transportation Department: 1.

June 10th, 2009 Investigator: FAA missing inspections at airlinesWASHINGTON — A government watchdog says the Federal Aviation Administration is missing safety inspections at major airlines. The Transportation Department's inspector general, Calvin Scovel, said Wednesday that the cozy relationship between FAA inspectors and Southwest Airlines that he warned Congress about last year extends to more offices within the agency and more airlines than previously known.

June 9th, 2009 A look at airlines' on-time status in AprilThe following are rankings of 19 airlines' on-time performance in April, according to data from the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics: Carrier On-Time Arrival Pct. Hawaiian 91.1 Pinnacle 86.2 Skywest 85.8 Alaska 84.3 Southwest 84.1 Northwest 83.1 United 80.7 Mesa 80.6 US Airways 79.9 Airtran 78.3 Frontier 77.7 Delta 76.5 American Eagle 75.7 American 74.4 Expressjet 72.8 JetBlue 72.7 Continental 72.0 Atlantic Southeast 69.4 Comair 68.6 All Airlines 79.1

June 9th, 2009 US Airlines say more flights on time in AprilNEW YORK — Flights on U.S. airlines were on time more frequently in April than the month before and improved from a year earlier, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S.

May 12th, 2009 Airlines' on-time performance improves in MarchATLANTA — U.S. airlines' on-time performance and baggage handling improved in March compared with a year ago, but was worse than in February of this year, government data released Tuesday shows.

May 12th, 2009 A look at airlines' March on-time performanceThe following are the rankings of 19 airlines' on-time performance in March, according to data provided by the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics: Carrier On-Time Arrival Pct. Hawaiian 91.46 Pinnacle 85.09 Southwest 83.89 Northwest 82.71 SkyWest 82.39 United 80.50 US Airways 79.57 JetBlue 79.24 American Eagle 78.44 Frontier 78.37 American 77.54 Mesa 76.07 Comair 74.35 Continental 74.21 AirTran 74.01 Delta 73.88 ExpressJet 71.72 Alaska 70.24 Atlantic Southeast 60.90 All Airlines 78.40