Push back Performance

[globetrekker]

I'd like know if anyone knew where figures where obtained and what causes SAX and SAA to be lagging behind?

[Romeo E.T.]

most of these types of statistics would come from ACSA, based on the scheduled pushback time times vs the actual pushback time on the day

factors affecting on time performance are

1)ATC delays, due possibly weather, flow congestion, booked vs available slots that closely match the marketers scheduled pushback time, other ATC factors such as emergency in progress etc.

2)Aircraft servicebility...a technical delay early in the day will normally affect all 8 to 10 sectors that a particular aircraft is scheduled to operate that particular day.

3)Passenger incompetance, dawdling around the departure lounge shops and bars when they should be boarding the aircraft.

to a lesser degree

4)Aircraft availability, sometimes aircraft useage demanded by corporate HQ is unrealistic with daily operations demands

5)Crew availabilty, delays etc create strain on an operator with minimum active and stby crew, and prolonged delays cause "flight and duty" delays, or crew call outs

these are just a few of the reasons, there could be many many more, from as simple as no refueling bowser available, to no tug available because either is held up at another aircraft etc etc

[beckers]

The Comair on-time reliability has improved an incredible amount over the last year. There has been a lot of work put into this from all departments. On one particular day in January we had a 100% on time push-back record. The first time in the history of the company. That is quite impressive considering Comair operate over 120 flights per day.

Unfortunately once you have created a bad reputation for yourself it takes years to claw back from that. One bad day and you back to step 1. It seems SAX are busy creating a very lousy reputation for themselves as well.

I also do not know if that tweet refers to On-time departures or Push back reliability. i.e from calling for start to commencing start.

[M]

SAX out of Durban seem fine. I must also say that BA/Comair has improved a lot. It is certainly a big factor I look at in an airline - obviously I realise that dealys sometimes happen and cannot be avoided, but it is a huge factor in my book