American Airlines

AA6978 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA6978 flight operated by American Airlines on May 29, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL). The flight is expected to depart at 16:10 (local time in London, UTC+1) and arrive at 20:30 (local time in Atlanta, UTC-4) .

Thu, May 28

Fri, May 29

Sat, May 30

LON-ATL

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Scheduled

Your flight will depart on time.

London(LHR)

16:10

Scheduled: 16:10, May 28

Heathrow Airport T3

9h 20m

Atlanta(ATL)

20:30

Scheduled: 20:30, May 28

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport I

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

LON-ATL

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Scheduled

Your flight will depart on time.

London(LHR)

16:10

Scheduled: 16:10, May 29

Heathrow Airport T3

9h 20m

Atlanta(ATL)

20:30

Scheduled: 20:30, May 29

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport I

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

LON-ATL

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Scheduled

Your flight will depart on time.

London(LHR)

16:10

Scheduled: 16:10, May 30

Heathrow Airport T3

9h 20m

Atlanta(ATL)

20:30

Scheduled: 20:30, May 30

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport I

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

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AA6978 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA6978 flight from London to Atlanta on 5/29/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 27y, 1m. The aircraft has 224 seats.

Boeing 777-200

Punctuality (Departure)

20%

Punctuality (Arrival)

87%

Early on average

4 minutes

Age

27y, 1m

Seats

224

Flight Distance

Economy

Premium Economy

Business

First

In-Flight Services

Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available

Seatback entertainment system

Wi-Fi (additional charge)

USB port

Seat Information

79 cm

Legroom

44 cm

Seat width better than on 25% of flights

110°

Reclining Angle

3-4-3

Seat layout example

In-Flight Services

Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available

Seatback entertainment system

Wi-Fi (additional charge)

USB port and power outlet

Seat Information

97 cm

More legroom than on 38% of flights

47 cm

Seat width better than on 38% of flights

145°

Reclining Angle

2-4-2

Seat layout example

In-Flight Services

Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available

Seatback entertainment system

Wi-Fi (additional charge)

USB port and power outlet

Seat Information

183 cm

More legroom than on 40% of flights

51 cm

Seat width

180°

Reclining Angle Fully reclinable

1-2-1

Seat layout example

In-Flight Services

Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available

Seatback entertainment system

Wi-Fi is available

USB port and power outlet

Seat Information

198 cm

Legroom

56 cm

Seat width better than on 60% of flights

180°

Reclining Angle Fully reclinable

1-2-1

Seat layout example

Flight History for AA6978

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA6978 flight departed on Thu, May 28 from LHR at approximately 16:10. This flight is expected to arrrive in ATL at 20:30.

Date	Airport		Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Date	Departure	Arrival	Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Sun, May 24	London (LHR)	Atlanta (ATL)	772	16:10	20:30	Scheduled
Mon, May 25	London (LHR)	Atlanta (ATL)	772	16:10	20:30	Scheduled
Tue, May 26	London (LHR)	Atlanta (ATL)	772	16:10	20:30	Scheduled
Wed, May 27	London (LHR)	Atlanta (ATL)	777	16:10	20:30	Scheduled
Thu, May 28	London (LHR)	Atlanta (ATL)	772	16:10	20:30	Scheduled
Fri, May 29	London (LHR)	Atlanta (ATL)	772	16:10	20:30	Scheduled
Sat, May 30	London (LHR)	Atlanta (ATL)	772	16:10	20:30	Scheduled

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AA6978 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA6978 is 20% (Late on average 47 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures

Punctuality

20%

Late on average 47 minutes

Early

On time

20%

30 mins late

60%

60 mins late

90 mins late

13%

Cancelled

On-Time Arrivals

Punctuality

87%

Early on average 4 minutes

Early

73%

On time

13%

30 mins late

60 mins late

90 mins late

Cancelled

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