Parata Air posts lowest domestic flight delay rate among Korean carriers in July

Parata Air recorded the lowest domestic flight delay rate among all South Korean carriers in July, the airline announced Monday. Its international delay rate also ranked second lowest among domestic carriers.

According to the September 2026 Monthly Aviation Consumer Report published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Transport Institute, Parata Air's domestic delay rate in July stood at 8.1 percent, the lowest among the country's 10 domestic carriers. That figure was 9.4 percentage points below the overall domestic average of 17.5 percent for the same period. The airline kept its domestic delay rate in the single digits for three consecutive months — 5.3 percent in May, 7.4 percent in June and 8.1 percent in July.

Its international performance followed a similar trend. Parata Air's international delay rate in July came in at 10.3 percent, the second lowest among 11 domestic carriers and 8.5 percentage points below the carrier average of 18.8 percent. The airline posted delay rates well below the industry average on both domestic and international routes even during the peak summer travel season.

Parata Air currently operates a fleet of five aircraft. The company said it has focused on securing operational stability by efficiently managing flight schedules and aircraft operations even as it expands its route network. Since resuming flights in September last year, the carrier has steadily grown its domestic routes and international network — including services to Japan and Vietnam — while maintaining a stable operational record.

"On-time performance is a commitment to our customers and a key factor in determining the reliability of our airline service," a Parata Air official said. "Even with a fleet of just five aircraft, we are working to provide stable flight services through efficient aircraft management and systematic operations."

"Going forward, we will continue to put safety first and keep improving our operational stability and service quality so that customers can trust and rely on us," the official added.

The Monthly Aviation Consumer Report analyzes delay rates by carrier based on operational data from domestic airports. A flight is counted as delayed if it departs more than 15 minutes behind its scheduled time.

Meanwhile, Parata Air has confirmed it will launch a new international route connecting Yangyang International Airport and Shanghai, China, resuming international service from Gangwon Province. The airline plans to operate the route twice a week — on Mondays and Fridays — starting in December, deploying an A320-200 aircraft on the service.