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The World's Most On-Time Airlines and Airports
(SOURCE: MSN)

According to the United Nations, global tourism is expected to have surpassed prepandemic levels in 2024. In fact, last year saw the 10 busiest air travel days of all time. And considering that the International Air Transport Association is forecasting a nearly 5 percent increase in departures in 2025, air travel is only going to become more crowded and congested.

Cirium, an aviation analytic company, may have some good news for those anxious about whether their upcoming flights will get them where they need to go in a timely manner. For the 16th year, the firm has announced which airlines had the best records for on-time departures.

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Indonesia - Protests likely to continue across Indonesia through mid-September. Tight security, disruptions, sporadic violence reported in cities.

Japan - TS Peipah tracking northward in the Philippine Sea early Sept. 4. Close approach to Kyushu Sept. 4, landfall over Shikoku early Sept. 5.

Mexico - Hurricane Lorena tracking northwestward off western Mexico late Sept. 3. Landfall over Baja California Sur State early Sept. 5.

United Kingdom - Pro-Palestinian activists plan to rally in support of banned group in London, Edinburgh, and Londonderry, UK, Sept. 6. Avoid protests.

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