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UA098 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA098 from Los Angeles to Melbourne (LAX-MEL): Flights for Nov 13, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 22:35 from LAX and an expected arrival at 08:39 at MEL .
Wed, Nov 11
Fri, Nov 13
LAX-MEL

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In Flight
Your flight has departed Los Angeles and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 09:30.
Los Angeles(LAX)
23:44
Scheduled: 22:35, Nov 11
Los Angeles International Airport T7
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 55m
Melbourne(MEL)
09:30
Scheduled: 09:30, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
72A
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Los Angeles(LAX)
22:35
Scheduled: 22:35, Nov 13
Los Angeles International Airport T7
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 15h 55m
Melbourne(MEL)
08:39
Scheduled: 09:30, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
76A
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA098 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA098 flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne on 11/13/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 6m. The aircraft has 257 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
On-Time Departure
17 %
On-Time Arrival
87 %
Avg. Delay
0 minutes
Aircraft Age
11y, 6m
Total Seats
257
Flight Distance
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UA098 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA098 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from LAX at approximately 23:44. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 09:30.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Los Angeles (LAX) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:04 08:17 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Los Angeles (LAX) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:21 09:29 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Los Angeles (LAX) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:24 09:33 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Los Angeles (LAX) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:10 09:11 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Los Angeles (LAX) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:48 09:49 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Los Angeles (LAX) Melbourne (MEL) 789 23:44 09:30 In Flight
Fri, Nov 13 Los Angeles (LAX) Melbourne (MEL) 789 22:35 08:39 Scheduled

UA098 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA098 is 17% (Late on average 49 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
17 %
Late on average 49 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
60 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
60 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua098?

    Flight ua098 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 22:35, arrival 09:30 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight ua098 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 22:35, with arrival at 09:30. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua098 is scheduled to depart at 22:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 22:35, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight ua098 is scheduled to arrive at 09:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:39. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight ua098, the departure terminal is T7 and the boarding gate is 76A. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ua098 is operated by United Airlines from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 15 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight ua098 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 ua098 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ua098 has not departed from Los Angeles (LAX) yet and is currently on schedule for 22:35.
  • Flight ua098 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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