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Airline Service Quality Performance Data – August 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Airline Service Quality Performance data compiled for the month of August 2026 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs, and scooters.

The line chart illustrates the number of scheduled flights operated by Marketing Network Carriers and their branded codeshare partners, excluding cancellations, over the two years preceding the latest data release. In August 2024, approximately 647,000 flights were operated, increasing to approximately 659,000 in August 2025, reflecting year-over-year growth.

For additional information and interactive charts on transportation's role in aviation, please visit BTS’ Aviation Facts and Figures. BTS regularly updates TranStats, with both Marketing Carrier On-Time Performance (Beginning January 2018) and the Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance (1987-present). 

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