American Airlines AA279 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA279 flight operated by American Airlines on Jul 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Philadelphia (PHL). The flight is expected to depart at 11:25 AM (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+1) and land at 1:08 PM (local time in Philadelphia, UTC-4) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 35m early
7h 30m
Check-in Counter
69-75
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
A26
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 30m
Check-in Counter
62-68
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 30m
Check-in Counter
62-77
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
2
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AA278
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Philadelphia (PHL) 
Edinburgh (EDI)
Edinburgh (EDI)Scheduled: 7:40 AM
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AA279 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA279 flight flying from Edinburgh to Philadelphia on 7/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 285 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
83%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
24 minutes
Age
9y, 6m
Seats
285
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
48 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA279
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA279 flight departed on Wed, Jul 15 from EDI at approximately 11:44 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in PHL at 1:20 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Jul 11 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | 789 | 11:42 AM | 1:34 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 12 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | 789 | 11:42 AM | 1:16 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 13 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | 789 | 11:33 AM | 1:07 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | 789 | 11:39 AM | 1:10 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 15 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | 789 | 11:44 AM | 1:20 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 16 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | 789 | 11:25 AM | 1:08 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Jul 17 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | 789 | 11:25 AM | 1:55 PM | Scheduled |
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AA279 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA279 is 83% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 24 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
3%
On time
80%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 24 minutes
Early
93%
On time
7%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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