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Delta Air Lines’ late rally in what was an especially difficult July gave the carrier a comfortable victory in the monthly on-time arrival derby among the nation’s 4 largest domestic carriers. That's according to results released Tuesday by OAG. July was especially bad for American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, two carriers that have struggled with their on-time performance in recent months. United Airlines, meanwhile, did a-okay, given the operational challenges it too faced in at least one key hub, New York City. Delta is no stranger to finishing first among the 4 largest carriers. And the carrier pulled off another victory in July with 81.8% of flights arriving on time. United finished July in a solid No. 2 position, with 77.2% of flights arriving on time. <br/>

Eleven US passengers who survived an Aeromexico crash in the northern Mexican state of Durango July 31 filed lawsuits against the airline in Chicago Monday. The Mexico City-bound Embraer 190 passenger jet smashed into scrubland near the runway shortly after take-off during what passengers have described as strong winds, hail and rain. All 103 passengers and crew survived by evacuating from the plane before it caught fire. At least 65 passengers aboard Aeromexico Flight 2341 were US citizens. The director of Mexico's civil aviation agency said Monday the causes of the crash were still being investigated. The first officer and the 2 flight attendants on board the plane have already given their declarations as part of the investigation, he said. Investigators were waiting to interview the captain, who is still being treated in hospital. <br/>