Canadian airlines rank last for on-time arrivals in North America

Canadian airlines, namely Air Canada and WestJet, face a setback as a recent report by aviation data company Cirium reveals their dismal on-time performance, reports CTV News.

In October, nearly 28% of Air Canada's flights landed late, placing it ninth out of 10 North American carriers, while WestJet claimed the undesirable bottom spot with almost 29% of delayed arrivals. 

The overall on-time percentage for both airlines, just over 70%, falls significantly below the already low North American average of 80%. While challenges like air traffic controller shortages and weather disruptions are acknowledged, this revelation underscores the pressing need for improvement in Canada's aviation punctuality.

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