Delta Air Lines DL987 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for Delta Air Lines flight DL987 from Atlanta to Boston (ATL-BOS): Flights for May 11, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 07:10 from ATL and an expected arrival at 09:11 at BOS .
Sun, May 10
Mon, May 11
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Arrived
The flight arrived 23m early.
2h 36m
Check-in Counter
45-72
Boarding Gate
A21
Arrival Gate
A19A
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 36m
Check-in Counter
45-72
Boarding Gate
A21
Arrival Gate
A19
Baggage
3
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DL987 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL987 flight from Atlanta to Boston on 5/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 757-200. This aircraft has been in service for 29y, 4m. The aircraft has 168 seats.
Boeing 757-200
On-Time Departure
93%
On-Time Arrival
97%
Avg. Early
16 minutes
Aircraft Age
29y, 4m
Total Seats
168
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
First
Premium Economy
Cabin Amenities
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 15% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
193 cm
More legroom than on 67% of flights
48 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-2
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
89 cm
More legroom than on 77% of flights
44 cm
Seat width better than on 15% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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DL987 Flight History
Trip.com historical records show that the last DL987 flight departed on Sun, May 10 from ATL at approximately 07:22. This flight is expected to arrrive in BOS at 09:23.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, May 5 | Atlanta (ATL) | Boston (BOS) | 752 | 07:18 | 09:29 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Atlanta (ATL) | Boston (BOS) | 752 | 07:08 | 09:16 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Atlanta (ATL) | Boston (BOS) | 752 | 07:23 | 09:08 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Atlanta (ATL) | Boston (BOS) | 752 | 07:23 | 09:14 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Atlanta (ATL) | Boston (BOS) | 752 | 07:15 | 09:14 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 10 | Atlanta (ATL) | Boston (BOS) | 752 | 07:22 | 09:23 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 11 | Atlanta (ATL) | Boston (BOS) | 752 | 07:10 | 09:11 | Scheduled |
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DL987 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL987 is 93% (Late on average 14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 14 minutes
Early
0%
On time
93%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
97%
On time
0%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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