Logan's on-time performance improves

Boston's Logan International Airport improved its ranking among major US airports for both on-time departure and arrival performance in April, according to data released today by the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Logan ranked 14th with 81.8 percent of its flights leaving within 15 minutes of scheduled departure, up from No. 26 a year earlier when 72 percent left on time. It also moved up to No. 25 on the on-time arrival list with 75.1 percent of its flights landing on time, rising from No. 27 a year earlier when 65.7 percent were on time.

Likewise, the national on-time arrival rate rose to 77.7 percent in April, higher than both the previous April's 75.7 percent and March 2008’s 71.6 percent. 
(By Nicole C. Wong, Globe staff)