American Airlines AA278 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA278 flight operated by American Airlines on Jul 15, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI). The flight is expected to depart at 19:35 (local time in Philadelphia, UTC-4) and arrive at 07:40 (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+1) .
Tue, Jul 14
Wed, Jul 15
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 5m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A22
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 5m
Check-in Counter
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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 7/15/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 10m. The aircraft has 285 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
57%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
26 minutes
Age
9y, 10m
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
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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 Tue, Jul 14 from PHL at approximately 19:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in EDI at 06:33.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Jul 9 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 21:13 | 08:15 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 21:04 | 08:06 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 11 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 20:56 | 07:46 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 12 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 20:20 | 07:19 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 13 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 19:56 | 07:13 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 19:35 | 06:33 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Jul 15 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 789 | 19:35 | 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 41 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 26 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57%
Late on average 41 minutes
Early
0%
On time
57%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
10%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 26 minutes
Early
80%
On time
13%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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