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The Department of Transportation has released February, 2011 performance figures for the nation’s largest airlines with Hawaiian Airlines, as usual, with the highest percentage of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule. The Honolulu-based carrier has the distinct advantage of operating its flights where the weather is rarely a factor in its performance. During February Hawaiian had a 91.8% on-time record. The domestic airlines as a whole were on-time 74.5% of the time in February.
As was the case last year,
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While the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport rarely closes, MSP did experience lengthy delays during the month caused by ice, snow and storms in other areas. Airline de-icing equipment got a real workout in February. The airport has a tremendous operational reputation for being able to remain open during winter conditions at times when most other airports are forced to close.
The top-performing carrier operating entirely in the Continental U.S. was AirTran Airways. The Orlando-based airline is in the process of being acquired by mega-discounter Southwest Airlines. AirTran had a 82.6% on-time record, identical to regional carrier, Mesa Airlines. The rundown for the rest of the domestic airline industry showed Alaska Airlines,
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