American Airlines AA278 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA278 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 28, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI). The flight is expected to depart at 21:40 (local time in Philadelphia, UTC-4) and arrive at 07:56 (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+0) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 59m early
7h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
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Strong wind conditions are forecast across Edinburgh and much of Scotland on Tuesday. Strong west to southwesterly winds are expected to bring widespread gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with coastal or exposed areas potentially seeing gusts of 70 mph or more. The strongest winds will begin to ease from the southwest later on Tuesday.
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AA278 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA278 flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh on 10/28/2026 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)
73
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
35 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
196
Flight Distance
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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 AA278
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA278 flight departed on Tue, Oct 27 from PHL at approximately 21:54. This flight is expected to arrrive in EDI at 08:06.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 23 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 788 | 21:57 | 08:33 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | A21N | 01:15 | 11:36 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | A21N | 21:48 | 08:19 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | A21N | 21:55 | 08:04 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | A21N | 21:54 | 08:06 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | A21N | 21:40 | 07:56 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | A21N | 21:40 | 09:05 | Scheduled |
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AA278 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA278 is 73% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 35 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
36 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
73
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
35 minutes
Early
90
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight aa278?
Flight aa278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:40, arrival 09:05 (updated Oct 28, 2026).Is flight aa278 on time today?
Flight aa278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:40, with arrival at 09:05. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight aa278 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa278 is scheduled to depart at 21:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 28, 2026).When is flight aa278 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa278 is scheduled to arrive at 09:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:56. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 28, 2026.What is the gate information for flight aa278?
For flight aa278, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight aa278?
After arrival, baggage for flight aa278 is expected at carousel 8 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight aa278 fly?
Flight aa278 is operated by American Airlines from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI). Typical flight time is about 7 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa278?
Track flight aa278 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 aa278 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa278 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 28, 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 aa278 departed from Philadelphia?
Flight aa278 has not departed from Philadelphia (PHL) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:40.What is the seat configuration for flight aa278?
Flight aa278 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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