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EI8988 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the EI8988 flight operated by Aer Lingus on Nov 5, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Phoenix (PHX) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 20:40 (local time in Phoenix, UTC-7) and land at 13:35 (local time in London, UTC+0) .
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
PHX-LON

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Phoenix(PHX)
20:45
Scheduled: 20:40, Nov 4
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
London(LHR)
12:48
Scheduled: 13:35, Nov 5
Heathrow Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B25
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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PHX-LON

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Phoenix(PHX)
20:40
Scheduled: 20:40, Nov 5
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
London(LHR)
13:35
Scheduled: 13:35, Nov 6
Heathrow Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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EI8988 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EI8988 flight flying from Phoenix to London on 11/5/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 331 seats.
flight status
Airbus A350
Punctuality (Departure)
40 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
4y, 4m
Seats
331
Distance
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Flight History for EI8988

Trip.com historical records show that the last EI8988 flight departed on Wed, Nov 4 from PHX at approximately 20:45. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 12:48.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Phoenix (PHX) London (LHR) A35K 22:00 14:13 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Phoenix (PHX) London (LHR) A35K 21:01 13:18 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Phoenix (PHX) London (LHR) A35K 21:40 13:59 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Phoenix (PHX) London (LHR) A35K 20:59 13:42 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Phoenix (PHX) London (LHR) A35K 20:58 13:34 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Phoenix (PHX) London (LHR) A35K 20:45 12:48 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 5 Phoenix (PHX) London (LHR) A35K 20:40 13:35 Scheduled

EI8988 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EI8988 is 40% (Late on average 49 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40 %
Late on average 49 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
20 %
90 mins late
13 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ei8988?

    Flight ei8988 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 20:40, arrival 13:35 (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight ei8988 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 20:40, with arrival at 13:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ei8988 is scheduled to depart at 20:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 5, 2026).
  • Flight ei8988 is scheduled to arrive at 13:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:35. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • Flight ei8988 is operated by Aer Lingus from Phoenix (PHX) to London (LHR). Typical flight time is about 9 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ei8988 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 ei8988 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 5, 2026). Contact Aer Lingus or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ei8988 has not departed from Phoenix (PHX) yet and is currently on schedule for 20:40.
  • Flight ei8988 usually flies a Airbus A350 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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