American Airlines AA6979 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA6979 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Baltimore (BWI) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 9:30 PM (local time in Baltimore, UTC-4) and land at 8:55 AM (local time in London, UTC+1) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
7h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E3
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E3
Arrival Gate
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 20m
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AA6979
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A weather warning is in place for London. Inland gales with wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are possible during Friday daytime, combined with locally heavy rain. With many trees still in full leaf, these conditions may cause power outages and travel disruption across the area.
AA6979 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA6979 flight flying from Baltimore to London on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 275 seats.
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
30
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
17y, 7m
Seats
275
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
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
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Flight History for AA6979
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA6979 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from BWI at approximately 9:53 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 9:27 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Baltimore (BWI) | London (LHR) | 772 | 9:57 PM | 9:16 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Baltimore (BWI) | London (LHR) | 772 | 10:06 PM | 9:45 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Baltimore (BWI) | London (LHR) | 772 | 9:57 PM | 9:34 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Baltimore (BWI) | London (LHR) | 772 | 9:46 PM | 9:07 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Baltimore (BWI) | London (LHR) | 772 | 9:53 PM | 9:27 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Baltimore (BWI) | London (LHR) | 772 | 9:30 PM | 8:55 AM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Baltimore (BWI) | London (LHR) | 772 | 9:30 PM | 9:50 AM | Scheduled |
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AA6979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA6979 is 30% (Late on average 43 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
30
%
Late on average
43 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
50
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Early
73
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight aa6979?
Flight aa6979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 9:30 PM, arrival 9:50 AM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight aa6979 on time today?
Flight aa6979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 9:30 PM, with arrival at 9:50 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight aa6979 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa6979 is scheduled to depart at 9:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight aa6979 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa6979 is scheduled to arrive at 9:50 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:55 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What route does flight aa6979 fly?
Flight aa6979 is operated by American Airlines from Baltimore (BWI) to London (LHR). Typical flight time is about 7 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa6979?
Track flight aa6979 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 aa6979 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa6979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 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 aa6979 departed from Baltimore?
Flight aa6979 has not departed from Baltimore (BWI) yet and is currently on schedule for 9:30 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight aa6979?
Flight aa6979 usually flies a Boeing 777-200 with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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