American Airlines
AA278 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA278 flight operated by American Airlines on Aug 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI). The flight is expected to depart at 19:20 (local time in Philadelphia, UTC-4) and arrive at 06:23 (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+1) .
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Fri, Aug 7
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En route
Your flight has departed Philadelphia and is expected to arrive in Edinburgh at 07:14.
7h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A18
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 20m
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 20m
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA278 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA278 flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh on 8/7/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 9y. The aircraft has 285 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
57
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
33 minutes
Age
9y
Seats
285
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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Legroom
--
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
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
48 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA278
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA278 flight departed on Thu, Aug 6 from PHL at approximately 20:11. This flight is expected to arrrive in EDI at 07:14.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Aug 2 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 21:13 | 08:15 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 20:01 | 06:59 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 4 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 20:01 | 07:10 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 5 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 20:34 | 07:45 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 20:11 | 07:14 | En route |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 19:20 | 06:23 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Aug 8 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 19:20 | 07:40 | 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 57% (Late on average 1 hour 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 33 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57
%
Late on average
1 hour 30 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
33 minutes
Early
67
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
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