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Top ten punctual mainline airlines in 2018

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Aircraft being punctual is of utmost importance to airlines and their customers. This is particularly the case for the the mainline airlines which are the top 250 operators globally based on available seat kilometers. Airline punctuality is generally measured in On Time Performance (OTP), a percentage of when they arrive and depart within 15 minutes of their schedule.

10. All Nippon Airways (ANA)

All Nippon Airways - ANA's logo, the number 10 punctual mainline airline.
All Nippon Airways – ANA, the number 10 punctual mainline airline.

ANA, one of the major Japanese airlines starts our top ten list with an on time performance of 84.43%. Above all, ANA only just beat out the other major Japanese airline, Japan Airlines, which got an OTP of 83.99%. Especially important due to the busy routes these two airlines compete on.

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Top ten luxury train journeys to take in 2018

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Travelling by train is a slower way to travel but it allows to you to experience a more scenic adventure. Whether zooming along a coastline, through tunnels, on top of mountains or crossing rivers there is always amazing things to see from a train. There are many amazing luxury train routes around the world, but let’s have a look at the top ten train journeys for 2018.

10. Maharajas’ Express

One of many trains that run through the vast Indian subcontinent, with this route running between Delhi and Mumbai. Taking 7 nights and 8 days to make the journey, there are many historical sights to see in the two cities and along the way. Probably one the most expensive trains in the world, prices range form $12,000 USD up to $47,400 USD for the “Presidential Suite”.

Maharajas' Express, one of India's many luxury trains.
Maharajas’ Express, one of India’s many luxury trains.

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