Dhaka, May 6 -- Most Malaysian airlines failed to meet the 85% on-time performance (OTP) benchmark for international departures in March, with Firefly emerging as the sole exception, according to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

OTP, which measures flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled time, is a key performance metric enforced by Mavcom. Airlines are also required to maintain monthly cancellation rates below 20%. Failure to comply may affect the renewal or approval of air traffic rights (ATRs), which are mandatory for scheduled flights involving Malaysian destinations.

Among international operators, AirAsia X had the lowest OTP at 79%, trailed by Batik Air (80.3%) and AirAsia (83.4%). Malaysia Airlines narro...