The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc said it has recorded 88 per cent on-time performance in the handling of its airline customers at the ongoing Hajj operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The company made this known through a press announcement on Monday.

The breakdown of the statistics, according to SAHCO, showed that so far, the company has handled eight flights out of Lagos.

Seven of the flights were on time, while one was delayed.

The International Air Transport Association standard for OTP is 85 per cent, but SAHCO’s record of its handling of the airline, it had surpassed the benchmark with an additional three per cent.

SAHCO said it handled Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Cliqjets, from Lagos for the exercise.

Commenting on the company’s feat, Station Manager Fly Nas, Shadrach Kambai, expressed delight with the performance of SAHCO, attributing the achievement to teamwork, which he said is a culture in the company.

According to him, as a company, SAHCO has always shared successes and challenges and maintained that no single unit, department or individual could take full credit for what had been achieved in the exercise so far.

He said, “As we take a moment to reflect on our progress so far, I want to say, ‘Well done. The success we’ve recorded, especially seeing our on-time performance exceed the IATA standard, is no accident.

“It’s a clear testament to your hard work, discipline, and collaboration. This achievement didn’t come from individual brilliance alone; it came from teams stepping up, silos being broken down, and people putting mission before ego.

“This is not the time to slow down. It’s time to finish strong, together. Let’s keep our eyes on the goal. Let’s lift one another. Let’s achieve our goals with excellence and unity.”