United Airlines UA988 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA988 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 31, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Washington D.C. (IAD). The flight is expected to depart at 11:30 AM (local time in Frankfurt, UTC+1) and land at 2:51 PM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m early
9h 5m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 17
Boarding Gate
Z21
Arrival Gate
C2
Baggage
17
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
9h 5m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 17
Boarding Gate
Z22
Arrival Gate
C4
Baggage
17
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
9h 5m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 17
Boarding Gate
Z
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
17
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UA988 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA988 flight flying from Frankfurt to Washington D.C. on 10/31/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 350 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
57
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
6y, 10m
Seats
350
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
More legroom than on 75% of flights
56 cm
Seat width better than on 75% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
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
47 cm
Seat width
140°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA988
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA988 flight departed on Fri, Oct 30 from FRA at approximately 11:52 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 3:07 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Oct 27 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 11:44 AM | 3:03 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 12:16 PM | 3:34 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 11:57 AM | 3:07 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 11:52 AM | 3:07 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 11:30 AM | 2:51 PM | Scheduled |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 11:30 AM | 3:35 PM | Scheduled |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 11:30 AM | 2:35 PM | Scheduled |
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UA988 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA988 is 57% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57
%
Late on average
27 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
40
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Early on average
1 minute
Early
63
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua988?
Flight ua988 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 11:30 AM, arrival 3:35 PM (updated Oct 31, 2026).Is flight ua988 on time today?
Flight ua988 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 11:30 AM, with arrival at 3:35 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua988 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua988 is scheduled to depart at 11:30 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:30 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 31, 2026).When is flight ua988 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua988 is scheduled to arrive at 3:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:51 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 31, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua988?
For flight ua988, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is Z22. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight ua988 fly?
Flight ua988 is operated by United Airlines from Frankfurt (FRA) to Washington D.C. (IAD). Typical flight time is about 9 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua988?
Track flight ua988 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 ua988 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua988 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 31, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ua988 departed from Frankfurt?
Flight ua988 has not departed from Frankfurt (FRA) yet and is currently on schedule for 11:30 AM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua988?
Flight ua988 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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