Air India AI9971 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air India flight AI9971 from Chennai to Bengaluru (MAA-BLR): Flights for Oct 22, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 16:30 from MAA and an expected arrival at 17:09 at BLR .
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Arrived
The flight arrived 37m early.
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
11-16
Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
D6
Baggage
5A
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
11-16
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
T2DA
Baggage
7A
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 15m
Check-in Counter
11-16
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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AI9971
AI9971 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AI9971 flight from Chennai to Bengaluru on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 5m. The aircraft has 178 seats.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
On-Time Departure
83
%
On-Time Arrival
93
%
Avg. Early
7 minutes
Aircraft Age
2y, 5m
Total Seats
178
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Cabin Amenities
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
--
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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AI9971 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last AI9971 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from MAA at approximately 16:29. This flight is expected to arrrive in BLR at 17:08.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | Chennai (MAA) | Bengaluru (BLR) | B38M | 16:42 | 17:25 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Chennai (MAA) | Bengaluru (BLR) | B38M | 16:52 | 17:33 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Chennai (MAA) | Bengaluru (BLR) | B38M | 16:28 | 16:59 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Chennai (MAA) | Bengaluru (BLR) | B38M | 16:31 | 17:07 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Chennai (MAA) | Bengaluru (BLR) | B38M | 16:29 | 17:08 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Chennai (MAA) | Bengaluru (BLR) | B38M | 16:30 | 17:09 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Chennai (MAA) | Bengaluru (BLR) | B38M | 16:30 | 17:45 | Scheduled |
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AI9971 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AI9971 is 83% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
23 minutes
Early
13
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
7 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ai9971?
Flight ai9971 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 16:30, arrival 17:45 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ai9971 on time today?
Flight ai9971 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 16:30, with arrival at 17:45. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ai9971 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ai9971 is scheduled to depart at 16:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight ai9971 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ai9971 is scheduled to arrive at 17:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:09. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight ai9971?
After arrival, baggage for flight ai9971 is expected at carousel 7A in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight ai9971 fly?
Flight ai9971 is operated by Air India from Chennai (MAA) to Bengaluru (BLR). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight ai9971?
Track flight ai9971 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 ai9971 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ai9971 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact Air India or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ai9971 departed from Chennai?
Flight ai9971 has not departed from Chennai (MAA) yet and is currently on schedule for 16:30.What is the seat configuration for flight ai9971?
Flight ai9971 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 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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