American Airlines

Mar 26, 2025
7:42:02am

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American Airlines

I usually fly Delta but this trip I am flying AA. My flight arrives in Newark Thursday at 4:30 EST. Now I am a bit worried about delays. What has been your experience flying with AA? Are they usually on time or often delayed?

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American Airlines

Notbot

Mar 26, 7:42am

Holy cutting it close

Indy Coug

Mar 26, 7:44am

2.5 hrs from touchdown to tipoff. Should be ok but I put it at 90%

FromCAtoUT

Mar 26, 10:38am

50/50 into Newark? American plus Newark is a marriage made in Hades.

Archaea

Mar 26, 10:55am

Pray that BYU wins Thursday so you can make the game Saturday

RockCoug

Mar 26, 7:44am

Yikes, I would never trust that tight of a window.

Swag Kazekage

Mar 26, 7:44am

I’ve flown them 3 times the last year (all work trips to DFW). Delayed 3 times. Do not like them as an airline

WP17

Mar 26, 7:46am

How much of a delay? Multiple hours?

Notbot

Mar 26, 7:50am

Where are you flying from? Do you have a connection somewhere?

Indy Coug

Mar 26, 7:51am

Flying from SLC with one connection in Phoenix.

Notbot

Mar 26, 8:00am

May the force be with you

Indy Coug

Mar 26, 8:21am

I fly AA more than any other airline because AA is the largest carrier servicing

BYUMizzou

Mar 26, 7:58am

Luckily not going to DFW. Leaving SLC with one connection in Phoenix.

Notbot

Mar 26, 8:02am

Yeah that makes a ton of sense. Such a strange layout. Looking at data you’re correct!

WP17

Mar 26, 8:11am

Yeah, it is more about weather and airports than the airline

Traveling Coug

Mar 26, 8:25am

100% True avoid Dallas!

Huck

Mar 26, 9:18am

DFW also often has flash lightning storms that cause delays

DOdoubleG

Mar 26, 9:53am

Regarding your comment on taxi time at DFW,

thirdgencoug

Mar 26, 6:49pm

If you take a helicopter directly to the arena you should be ok.

gangbusters

Mar 26, 7:50am

The arena is only an 8 minute drive from the airport.

Notbot

Mar 26, 7:51am

May your flight arrive on time and may you cheer loudly.

gangbusters

Mar 26, 8:00am

Flying with only the clothes on your back?

GilbertAZCougar

Mar 26, 8:11am

No. Got a carry-on, hoping to stay through Saturday.

Notbot

Mar 26, 8:17am

It sounded like you were going straight to the game. Wondering what you were

GilbertAZCougar

Mar 26, 4:27pm

Our hotel is on the way…..one mile away from the stadium. Drop bags and go.

Notbot

Mar 26, 9:10pm

With the airport so close to the Prudential Center, as long as you aren't

byuwahoo

Mar 26, 7:52am

Google "AAXXXX on time performance" (where the Xs is your flight number), and

BYUMizzou

Mar 26, 7:52am

Thanks for this info. Says 70% on time. Late 14%. Very late 3%.

Notbot

Mar 26, 7:59am

This just raises more questions...what's the other 13%? Early? Cancelled? Arrived in different multiverse?

krindorr

Mar 26, 8:07am

RE: This just raises more questions...what's the other 13%? Early? Cancelled?

scherbie

Mar 26, 8:08am

8% excessive 5% Diverted

Notbot

Mar 26, 8:19am

Isn’t the game at 7ish EST? Should be fine

StrawberryGirl

Mar 26, 7:54am

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Indy Coug

Mar 26, 7:58am

It is. Just worried about multiple hour delays.

Notbot

Mar 26, 8:03am

Do not check luggage for better odds

Ezy

Mar 26, 7:55am

Wow. AA is very often delayed.

Zerigke Ally Zerigke

Mar 26, 7:59am

Don't check any bags.

wildeone

Mar 26, 8:02am

Delta to Newark is the worst.

2FarGone

Mar 26, 8:04am

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mendoncoug

Mar 26, 8:17am

here was a quick search..

ordinary tri guy

Mar 26, 8:10am

I hope your tix are for Saturday and not Thurs.

mendoncoug

Mar 26, 8:14am

You’ll be fine because AA has very reliable in-flight WiFi to stream the game.

garyfan

Mar 26, 8:17am

Flown American 8 times this year and 29 times last year. Only 2 delays because of weather.

WDaddy

Mar 26, 8:18am

Wouldn't fly AA if somebody paid me, customer service has been awful

DrinkSuin

Mar 26, 8:20am

I fly American all the time (2-8 flights/month) and rarely have had delays...

311polo

Mar 26, 8:26am

How's AA been for you when using the airport in Philly?

rainorsnow

Mar 26, 8:35am

I've only gotten to Philly twice. No issues either time, but

311polo

Mar 27, 6:43am

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JimmyZ

Mar 26, 8:37am

I fly AA all the time. You'll be fine, Land, grab an Uber, Cheer your heart out

nybyblue

Mar 26, 8:40am

They are one of the most delayed airlines out there.

jcase16byu

Mar 26, 8:52am

My flight from SLC to Liberia CR is being delayed 20 min (layover DFW)

HeyU

Mar 26, 8:58am

I’ve flown AA a ton over the past several years

SV72 Sale

Mar 26, 9:09am

Pluses and minuses, SLC is the most on time airport in the country (#4 worldwide) but American is only on time 80%

GangstaLean

Mar 26, 9:15am

Check the Dallas weather. It’s their main hub, and thunderstorms in Dallas can

SoCalCoug

Mar 26, 9:52am

Chicago as well. Lots of delays there for thunderstorms and winter storms.

WDaddy

Mar 26, 10:20am

98% chance you’ll be just fine, 2% chance you miss the game. We flew on

Scott_Tenorman

Mar 26, 10:03am

Reschedule for today. Pay the fee. Don't miss the game.

refunder

Mar 26, 10:04am

The problem you're going to have is not with AA. It's likely with Newark airport

BlueDiver

Mar 26, 10:08am

I just got home Monday night...was supposed to be Sunday night. Not sure they're

BYUfan92

Mar 26, 10:18am

I've had good luck with AA

thewaterboy

Mar 26, 10:51am

See if you can arrive earlier, because the game is too important to miss.

Archaea

Mar 26, 10:57am

I have flown a lot the past few years, being Diamond with Delta and Gold with AA

indocoug

Mar 26, 12:00pm

Delta has gotten so ridiculously expensive

vandalcoug

Mar 26, 12:30pm

If you live in Utah County you should definitely start building miles on AA

SV72 Sale

Mar 26, 12:37pm

Jet Blue or Virgin?

Archaea

Mar 26, 12:41pm

Do either of those airlines fly out of PVU?

SV72 Sale

Mar 26, 7:43pm

I hope you are flying premium economy or better, or are short.

thirdgencoug

Mar 26, 12:30pm

My brother in law always books on AA

MaxWasRight

Mar 26, 1:20pm

So how are things going so far?

SV72 Sale

Mar 27, 11:54am

Just landed in Newark 2hrs and 10mins before tipoff. Airport and hotel are only

Notbot

Mar 27, 2:55pm

Way to represent, hermano!

thirdgencoug

Mar 27, 4:31pm

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