United Airlines UA988 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA988 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 20, 2026, flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Washington D.C. (IAD), departed at 12:32 (local time in Frankfurt, UTC+2) and is expected to arrive at 14:54 (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) at Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 14
Boarding Gate
Z21
Arrival Gate
C14
Baggage
17
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En route
Your flight has departed Frankfurt and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 14:54.
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 14
Boarding Gate
Z18
Arrival Gate
C14
Baggage
17
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 50m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 14
Boarding Gate
Z22
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
17
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Frankfurt (FRA)
Frankfurt (FRA)
Scheduled: 09:10
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UA988 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA988 flight from Frankfurt to Washington D.C. on 10/20/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 4m. The aircraft has 350 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
53
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
1 minute
Age
9y, 4m
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
--
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
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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 92% of flights
56 cm
Seat width better than on 92% 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 better than on 89% of flights
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 Mon, Oct 19 from FRA at approximately 12:37. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 15:02.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 13:06 | 15:24 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 12:41 | 14:59 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 12:40 | 15:00 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 12:37 | 15:02 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 12:32 | 14:54 | En route |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 12:20 | 15:10 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Frankfurt (FRA) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | B77W | 12:20 | 15:10 | Scheduled |
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UA988 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA988 is 53% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53
%
Late on average
29 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
47
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
1 minute
Early
53
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ua988?
Flight ua988 has departed (status: En route). Departure 12:32, estimated arrival 14:54 (updated Oct 20, 2026).Is flight ua988 on time today?
Flight ua988 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:32 and is estimated to arrive at 14:54.Has flight ua988 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua988 is scheduled to depart at 12:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:32, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 20, 2026).When is flight ua988 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua988 is scheduled to arrive at 15:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:54. Status is En route as of Oct 20, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua988?
For flight ua988, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is Z18. 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 8 hours 50 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.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 (En route, updated Oct 20, 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 departed from Frankfurt (FRA) at 12:32 (status: En route).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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