American Airlines AA279 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA279 flight operated by American Airlines on Nov 11, 2026, flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Philadelphia (PHL), departed at 11:21 (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+0) and is expected to arrive at 13:41 (local time in Philadelphia, UTC-5) at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 31m early
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
49-53
Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
A10
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Edinburgh and is expected to arrive in Philadelphia at 13:41.
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
46-50
Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
A10
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
49-53
Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
A10
Baggage
--
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AA278
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Philadelphia (PHL)
Edinburgh (EDI)
Edinburgh (EDI)
Scheduled: 09:05
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8m early
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AA279 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA279 flight from Edinburgh to Philadelphia on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft has 196 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
40 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
196
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
1-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA279
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA279 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from EDI at approximately 11:11. This flight is expected to arrrive in PHL at 13:24.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Nov 7 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | A21N | 11:23 | 13:46 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | A21N | 11:10 | 13:12 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | A21N | 11:11 | 13:24 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | A21N | 11:21 | 13:41 | En route |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | A21N | 11:05 | 14:55 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Philadelphia (PHL) | A21N | 11:05 | 14:55 | Scheduled |
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AA279 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA279 is 80% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 40 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
26 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
2
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
40 minutes
Early
90
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
2
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight aa279?
Flight aa279 has departed (status: En route). Departure 11:21, estimated arrival 13:41 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight aa279 on time today?
Flight aa279 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 11:21 and is estimated to arrive at 13:41.Has flight aa279 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa279 is scheduled to depart at 11:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:21, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight aa279 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa279 is scheduled to arrive at 14:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:41. Status is En route as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight aa279?
For flight aa279, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 11. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight aa279 fly?
Flight aa279 is operated by American Airlines from Edinburgh (EDI) to Philadelphia (PHL). Typical flight time is about 8 hours 50 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa279?
Track flight aa279 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 aa279 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa279 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, 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 aa279 departed from Edinburgh?
Flight aa279 has departed from Edinburgh (EDI) at 11:21 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight aa279?
Flight aa279 usually flies a Airbus A321neo 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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