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Summary:

An e-paper edition of “The Hindu” for December 26, 2025, features various sections, including news, reviews, technology, science, health, and books, all viewed from an Indian perspective. A specific article reports on the “On Time Performance” (OTP) of flights at Visakhapatnam International Airport for the first 11 months of 2025. Overall OTP was 81.52%. IndiGo had the most domestic flights with a strong OTP, while Air India lagged behind. Scoot had the lowest OTP in the international sector.

News Article:

Visakhapatnam Airport Reports 81.5% On-Time Flight Performance for 2025

VISAKHAPATNAM, December 27, 2025 – Visakhapatnam International Airport boasted an 81.52% On-Time Performance (OTP) for flight arrivals and departures during the first eleven months of 2025, according to airport officials. The data, released by Officiating Airport Director and Joint GM Rajendra Prasad Lanka, reveals that 18.46% of flights experienced delays during this period.

In the domestic sector, IndiGo led with 13,550 flight movements and an impressive 83.98% OTP. Air India, with 2,058 flights, reported a 69.97% OTP, trailing behind IndiGo, and Air India Express at 78.79% OTP and India One Air at 90.86% OTP.

International routes saw Scoot (Vizag–Singapore) recording 380 flight movements with a 67.63% OTP, while IndiGo (Vizag–Abu Dhabi) registered 274 movements with a 77.74% OTP. Airport officials noted that December’s performance is not yet factored into the overall statistics.

The data highlights the airport’s commitment to punctuality, although improvements are needed to minimize delays. The Hindu will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on airport performance.

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