U.S. BTS releases July 2026 airline service quality performance data
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, released its Airline Service Quality Performance data for July 2026 on September 21, 2026, covering on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. BTS also regularly updates its TranStats platform with Marketing Carrier On-Time Performance data from January 2018 onward and Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance data from 1987 to the present.
Impact and considerations
This dataset is the official U.S. benchmark for airline service quality, covering on-time performance and the handling of baggage and mobility aids, and can help corporate travel managers, airlines and policymakers assess carrier operational reliability. The long-running TranStats series supports multi-year trend anal…
Key points
- BTS released Airline Service Quality Performance data for July 2026 on September 21, 2026.
- The data covers on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters.
- The TranStats platform provides Marketing Carrier On-Time Performance data beginning January 2018.
- The TranStats platform provides Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance data from 1987 to the present.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 21 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 22 Sept 2026, 22:16
- Last updated
- 21 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- US BTS Statistical Releases：Airline Service Quality Performance Data – July 2026 | Bureau of Transportation StatisticsLockU.S. Department of TransportationUnited States Department of Transportation(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link sends email)(link is external)(link is external) (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 21 Sept 2026, 08:00