American Airlines AA981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA981 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 30, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland (CLE). The flight is expected to depart at 10:10 PM and land at 11:10 PM .
Thu, Oct 29
Fri, Oct 30
Sat, Oct 31
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 27m early
1h 48m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C27
Arrival Gate
C2
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 48m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C27
Arrival Gate
C2
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 46m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
C2
Baggage
8
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AA981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA981 flight flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland on 10/30/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A319. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 128 seats.
Airbus A319
Punctuality (Departure)
73
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
15 minutes
Age
13y, 1m
Seats
128
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
First
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
--
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
86 cm
More legroom than on 17% of flights
45 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 60% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 60% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA981
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA981 flight departed on Thu, Oct 29 from PHL at approximately 10:25 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CLE at 11:31 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 25 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Cleveland (CLE) | 319 | 10:21 PM | 11:20 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Cleveland (CLE) | 319 | 10:35 PM | 11:42 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Cleveland (CLE) | 319 | 7:55 PM | 9:00 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Cleveland (CLE) | 319 | 8:13 PM | 9:09 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Cleveland (CLE) | 320 | 10:25 PM | 11:31 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Cleveland (CLE) | 319 | 10:10 PM | 11:10 PM | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Cleveland (CLE) | 319 | 6:00 PM | 7:46 PM | Scheduled |
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AA981 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA981 is 73% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 15 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
29 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
10
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
15 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight aa981?
Flight aa981 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 10:10 PM, arrival 11:58 PM (updated Oct 30, 2026).Is flight aa981 on time today?
Flight aa981 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 10:10 PM, with arrival at 11:58 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight aa981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa981 is scheduled to depart at 10:10 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:10 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 30, 2026).When is flight aa981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa981 is scheduled to arrive at 11:58 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:10 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 30, 2026.What is the gate information for flight aa981?
For flight aa981, the departure terminal is C and the boarding gate is C27. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight aa981 fly?
Flight aa981 is operated by American Airlines from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland (CLE). Typical flight time is about 1 hour48 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa981?
Track flight aa981 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 aa981 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa981 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 30, 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 aa981 departed from Philadelphia?
Flight aa981 has not departed from Philadelphia (PHL) yet and is currently on schedule for 10:10 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight aa981?
Flight aa981 usually flies a Airbus A319 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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