American Airlines AA8979 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for American Airlines flight AA8979 from Riga to Helsinki (RIX-HEL): Flights for Mar 25, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 13:45 from RIX and an expected arrival at 14:46 at HEL .
Tue, Mar 24
Wed, Mar 25
Thu, Mar 26
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Arrived
The flight arrived 8m early.
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B8
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B11
Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
10
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
11
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AA8979 Aircraft Specifications
Alenia ATR 72
On-Time Departure
97%
On-Time Arrival
100%
Avg. Early
4 minutes
Aircraft Age
16y, 10m
Total Seats
Up to 72
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Cabin Amenities
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 33% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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AA8979 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA8979 flight departed on Tue, Mar 24 from RIX at approximately 13:52. This flight is expected to arrrive in HEL at 14:52.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Mar 19 | Riga (RIX) | Helsinki (HEL) | AT75 | 13:42 | 14:46 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Riga (RIX) | Helsinki (HEL) | AT75 | 13:49 | 14:54 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Riga (RIX) | Helsinki (HEL) | AT75 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Riga (RIX) | Helsinki (HEL) | AT75 | 13:58 | 15:03 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 24 | Riga (RIX) | Helsinki (HEL) | AT75 | 13:52 | 14:52 | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 25 | Riga (RIX) | Helsinki (HEL) | AT75 | 13:45 | 14:46 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Mar 26 | Riga (RIX) | Helsinki (HEL) | AT72 | 13:45 | 15:00 | Scheduled |
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AA8979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA8979 is 97% (Late on average 6 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97%
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
20%
On time
77%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
67%
On time
33%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
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