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AA9979 Flight Status
According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight AA9979, operated by American Airlines and scheduled to fly from Richmond (RIC to Philadelphia (PHL), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
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AA9979 Aircraft Details
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Flight History for AA9979
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 19 | Chattanooga (CHA) | Chattanooga (CHA) | 2:00 PM | 3:22 PM | Delayed | |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Harrisburg (MDT) | Watertown (ART) | E145 | 6:43 PM | 7:31 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 23 | Charlotte (CLT) | Salisbury (SBY) | 4:00 AM | 5:31 AM | Delayed | |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Asheville (AVL) | Charlotte (CLT) | 7:12 PM | 8:20 PM | Arrived | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Richmond (RIC) | Philadelphia (PHL) | -- | -- | Canceled | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current status of flight aa9979?
Flight aa9979 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Oct 8, 2026). -
Is flight aa9979 on time today?
Flight aa9979 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking. -
Has flight aa9979 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa9979 is scheduled to depart at 6:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:20 PM, and the current status is Canceled (updated Oct 8, 2026). -
When is flight aa9979 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa9979 is scheduled to arrive at 7:06 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:26 PM. Status is Canceled as of Oct 8, 2026. -
What route does flight aa9979 fly?
Flight aa9979 is operated by American Airlines from Richmond (RIC) to Philadelphia (PHL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour6 minutes; operating days may include Thursday. -
How can I check real-time status for flight aa9979?
Track flight aa9979 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 aa9979 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa9979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Canceled, updated Oct 8, 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 aa9979 departed from Richmond?
Flight aa9979 has been canceled and did not depart from Richmond (RIC). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for next steps.
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