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AA8973 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA8973 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 4, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN). The flight is expected to depart at 4:30 PM and land at 5:34 PM .
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
HEL-RVN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m late
Helsinki(HEL)
4:41 PM
Scheduled: 4:20 PM, Nov 3
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Rovaniemi(RVN)
5:51 PM
Scheduled: 5:45 PM, Nov 3
Rovaniemi Airport
Check-in Counter
AREA200
Boarding Gate
19
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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HEL-RVN

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Helsinki(HEL)
4:30 PM
Scheduled: 4:20 PM, Nov 4
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Rovaniemi(RVN)
5:34 PM
Scheduled: 5:45 PM, Nov 4
Rovaniemi Airport
Check-in Counter
AREA200
Boarding Gate
32
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Helsinki(HEL)
4:20 PM
Scheduled: 4:20 PM, Nov 5
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Rovaniemi(RVN)
5:45 PM
Scheduled: 5:45 PM, Nov 5
Rovaniemi Airport
Check-in Counter
AREA200
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA8973 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA8973 flight flying from Helsinki to Rovaniemi on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 22y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 201 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
1 minute
Age
22y, 7m
Seats
201
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA8973

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA8973 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from HEL at approximately 4:41 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in RVN at 5:51 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Helsinki (HEL) Rovaniemi (RVN) 321 4:49 PM 5:57 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Helsinki (HEL) Rovaniemi (RVN) 321 4:45 PM 5:53 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Helsinki (HEL) Rovaniemi (RVN) 321 4:36 PM 5:41 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Helsinki (HEL) Rovaniemi (RVN) 321 4:41 PM 5:51 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Helsinki (HEL) Rovaniemi (RVN) 321 4:30 PM 5:34 PM Scheduled
Thu, Nov 5 Helsinki (HEL) Rovaniemi (RVN) 321 4:20 PM 5:45 PM Scheduled
Fri, Nov 6 Helsinki (HEL) Rovaniemi (RVN) 321 4:20 PM 5:45 PM Scheduled

AA8973 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA8973 is 100% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
100 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
63 %
On time
38 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa8973?

    Flight aa8973 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 4:20 PM, arrival 5:45 PM (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight aa8973 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 4:20 PM, with arrival at 5:45 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa8973 is scheduled to depart at 4:20 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight aa8973 is scheduled to arrive at 5:45 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:34 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • Flight aa8973 is operated by American Airlines from Helsinki (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight aa8973 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If aa8973 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 4, 2026). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight aa8973 has not departed from Helsinki (HEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 4:20 PM.
  • Flight aa8973 usually flies a Airbus A321 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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