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Following a year to forget for British Airways, with strikes, volcanic ash clouds and the recession costing the company hundreds of millions of pounds, the beleaguered airline has received a boost after it was named the most punctual airline at Gatwick Airport.

Statistics released reveal that 87% of all BA’s short haul flights left on time, with only 1% less of its long haul flights also leaving on time.

Speaking about the success, Alan Peever, British Airways general manager at Gatwick, said: “We recognise that time is important and that regular punctuality is a key factor when customers choose which airline to fly with. I would like to thank everyone for a real team effort.”

As well as discussing the performance of BA, Peever also gave an insight into BA customers' destination preferences, announcing that customers have been eager to enjoy the company’s cheap deals to Florida. As well as Florida, BA customers have also been looking to the Maldives as well as the Dominican Republic as Brits look to enjoy a summer break.

After recent reports suggested that one of its cheaper rivals, Easyjet, had to increase their expenditure by hiring more staff after statistics showed that the month of June saw only 48% of their international flights depart on time from Gatwick, BA will be hoping that customers choose reliability over cost as it continues to look to improve its financial performance.

If BA can continue to deliver its current levels of performance and does all it can to cut expenditure, the airline should be set for happier times.