Aer Lingus
EI8972 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the EI8972 flight operated by Aer Lingus on Aug 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from San Diego (SAN) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 19:40 (local time in San Diego, UTC-7) and arrive at 13:29 (local time in London, UTC+1) .
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Fri, Aug 7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 40m
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 40m
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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EI8972 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the EI8972 flight from San Diego to London on 8/7/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 1m. The aircraft has 299 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
57
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
13 minutes
Age
12y, 1m
Seats
299
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
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
97 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
183 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for EI8972
Trip.com historical records show that the last EI8972 flight departed on Thu, Aug 6 from SAN at approximately 19:40. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 13:29.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Aug 1 | San Diego (SAN) | London (LHR) | B77W | 20:24 | 14:26 | Arrived |
| Sun, Aug 2 | San Diego (SAN) | London (LHR) | B77W | 19:51 | 13:50 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 3 | San Diego (SAN) | London (LHR) | B77W | 22:19 | 16:03 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 4 | San Diego (SAN) | London (LHR) | B77W | 19:51 | 13:36 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 5 | San Diego (SAN) | London (LHR) | B77W | 20:00 | 13:36 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 6 | San Diego (SAN) | London (LHR) | B77W | 19:40 | 13:29 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Aug 7 | San Diego (SAN) | London (LHR) | B77W | 19:40 | 13:29 | Scheduled |
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EI8972 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EI8972 is 57% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 13 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57
%
Late on average
37 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
13 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
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