American Airlines AA278 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA278 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 24, 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 land at 09:05 (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+1) .
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En route
Your flight has departed Philadelphia and is expected to arrive in Edinburgh at 08:45.
7h
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A21
Arrival Gate
4A
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 25m
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Boarding Gate
A21
Arrival Gate
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 25m
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Arrival Gate
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AA278 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA278 flight flying from Philadelphia to Edinburgh on 10/24/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 196 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
40 minutes
Age
2m
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
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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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Recent Flight History for AA278
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA278 flight departed on Fri, Oct 23 from PHL at approximately 21:57. This flight is expected to arrrive in EDI at 08:45.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 19 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 788 | 20:06 | 06:58 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 788 | 20:10 | 07:04 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 788 | 20:33 | 07:21 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 788 | 20:18 | 07:00 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 788 | 21:57 | 08:45 | En route |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Philadelphia (PHL) | Edinburgh (EDI) | A21N | 21:40 | 09:05 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 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 past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA278 is 77% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 40 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
31 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
40 minutes
Early
93
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 24, 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 24, 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 09:05. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 24, 2026.What is the gate information for flight aa278?
For flight aa278, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A21. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.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 Saturday.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 24, 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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Time on arrival: Philadelphia 05:05
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