American Airlines
AA1278 Flight Status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for American Airlines flight AA1278 from New Orleans to Charlotte (MSY–CLT): Flight AA1278 landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) at 8:53 AM local time, arriving about 30m early.
Mon, Aug 17
Tue, Aug 18
Wed, Aug 19
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
New Orleans(MSY)
6:31 AM
Scheduled: 6:20 AM, Aug 17
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2h 3m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B14
Arrival Gate
B4
Baggage
4
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 30m early
New Orleans(MSY)
6:23 AM
Scheduled: 6:20 AM, Aug 18
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2h 3m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B14
Arrival Gate
C10
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New Orleans(MSY)
6:20 AM
Scheduled: 6:20 AM, Aug 19
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2h 3m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B14
Arrival Gate
C17
Baggage
6
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AA1278
Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at New Orleans
AA608
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Charlotte (CLT)
New Orleans (MSY)
New Orleans (MSY)
Scheduled: 8:59 PM
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6m early
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AA1278 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA1278 flight flying from New Orleans to Charlotte on 8/18/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 25y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 187 seats.
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
93
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
21 minutes
Age
25y, 6m
Seats
187
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
First
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Entertainment available, please bring your own device
Wi-Fi is available
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
89 cm
More legroom than on 40% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Unknown
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
91 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 20% of flights
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA1278
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA1278 flight departed on Mon, Aug 17 from MSY at approximately 6:31 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CLT at 8:59 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Aug 13 | New Orleans (MSY) | Charlotte (CLT) | 319 | 6:25 AM | 8:55 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Aug 14 | New Orleans (MSY) | Charlotte (CLT) | 321 | 6:34 AM | 9:06 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Aug 15 | New Orleans (MSY) | Charlotte (CLT) | 321 | 6:26 AM | 8:54 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Aug 16 | New Orleans (MSY) | Charlotte (CLT) | 321 | 7:25 AM | 9:53 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 17 | New Orleans (MSY) | Charlotte (CLT) | A21N | 6:31 AM | 8:59 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 18 | New Orleans (MSY) | Charlotte (CLT) | 321 | 6:23 AM | 8:53 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 19 | New Orleans (MSY) | Charlotte (CLT) | 321 | 6:20 AM | 9:23 AM | Scheduled |
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AA1278 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA1278 is 93% (Late on average 12 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 21 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
12 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
90
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
21 minutes
Early
97
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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