American Airlines AA971 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA971 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Phoenix (PHX). The flight is expected to depart at 5:22 PM (local time in Philadelphia, UTC-5) and land at 8:01 PM (local time in Phoenix, UTC-7) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 45m early
5h 22m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B6
Arrival Gate
B6
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
5h 22m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A11
Arrival Gate
A22
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
5h 22m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
1
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AA971 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA971 flight flying from Philadelphia to Phoenix on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 181 seats.
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
89
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
9y, 10m
Seats
181
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
First
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 80% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
99 cm
More legroom than on 100% of flights
53 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA971
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA971 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from PHL at approximately 5:29 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in PHX at 7:59 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Nov 6 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Phoenix (PHX) | 321 | 5:46 PM | 8:18 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Phoenix (PHX) | 321 | 5:48 PM | 8:16 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Phoenix (PHX) | A21N | 7:07 PM | 9:33 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Phoenix (PHX) | 321 | 5:22 PM | 7:48 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Phoenix (PHX) | 321 | 5:29 PM | 7:59 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Phoenix (PHX) | 321 | 5:22 PM | 8:01 PM | Scheduled |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Phoenix (PHX) | 321 | 5:22 PM | 8:44 PM | Scheduled |
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AA971 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA971 is 67% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 89% (Early on average 14 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
32 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
11
%
60 mins late
11
%
90 mins late
11
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
89
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Early
78
%
On time
11
%
30 mins late
11
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight aa971?
Flight aa971 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 5:22 PM, arrival 8:44 PM (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight aa971 on time today?
Flight aa971 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 5:22 PM, with arrival at 8:44 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight aa971 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa971 is scheduled to depart at 5:22 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 5:22 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight aa971 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa971 is scheduled to arrive at 8:44 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:01 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight aa971?
For flight aa971, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A11. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight aa971?
After arrival, baggage for flight aa971 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight aa971 fly?
Flight aa971 is operated by American Airlines from Philadelphia (PHL) to Phoenix (PHX). Typical flight time is about 5 hours22 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa971?
Track flight aa971 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 flight aa971 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa971 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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.Has flight aa971 departed from Philadelphia?
Flight aa971 has not departed from Philadelphia (PHL) yet and is currently on schedule for 5:22 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight aa971?
Flight aa971 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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