American Airlines

AA 1479

03/09/2026

Arrived

BOS

ORD

Boston

Boston Logan International Airport

3h 11min

1391 km

Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

TERM.BGATEB11
TERM.3GATEH18BELT35

Preliminary check

This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.

250per passenger

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Flight AA 1479 on 03/09/2026 from Boston to Chicago arrived 3h 39min late.

With an arrival delay of 3 hours or more, Reg. EC 261/2004 provides compensation unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.

Scheduled times

Departure · BOS

15:53

03/09 · EDT

19:53 UTC · 03/09

Arrival · ORD

18:04

03/09 · CDT

23:04 UTC · 03/09

Actual times

Departure

19:16

03/09 · EDT

23:16 UTC · 03/09

Arrival

21:43

03/09 · CDT

02:43 UTC · 04/09

Runway takeoff 19:53Runway landing 21:14
+219 min arrival+203 min departureActual duration 3h 27min

Operator & Codeshare

AA

American Airlines

Operating carrier

Also sold as:

  • QRQR 2443Qatar Airways

EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.

Reliability of the BOS → ORD route

5092 flights analysed over 2025-10 → 2026-09

26′

Average delay

7.1%

EC 261 cases

3.8%

Cancelled

1614′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)
83% · 14
Notte (00-05)
90% · 4
Pomeriggio (12-17)
66.4% · 34
Sera (18-23)
54.2% · 44

Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.

Airlines on this route

AirlineFlightsOn timeAvg delay
Delta Air Lines86662%27
JetBlue34060%30
American Airlines209369%27
United Airlines178273%25

AA 1479 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 16 recorded days

Average delay: 46On time: 12/16Critical cases: 2
2026-08-192026-09-04

Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.

Event timeline

  1. UTC 03/09 23:17Airline

    Flight departed

    • Estimated Runway Departure changed 19:33 19:37
    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 19:12 19:16
    • Estimated Runway Arrival changed 20:55 20:59
    • Estimated Gate Arrival changed 21:17 21:21
    • Status changed from Scheduled to Active
  2. UTC 03/09 22:30Airline

    Schedule update

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 19:19 19:12

Your rights on this route

Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance

250per passenger · 1391 km route
Up to 1,500 km250
1,500 to 3,500 km400
Over 3,500 km600

This is the amount the regulation sets for this distance band. It is not a promise of outcome: it is owed only if the conditions are met (at least 3 hours' arrival delay, cancellation, denied boarding) and the airline cannot prove extraordinary circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

When is compensation due?
When the flight reaches its destination at least 3 hours late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you are denied boarding due to overbooking. On this route the amount is €250 per passenger.
What counts as extraordinary circumstances?
Events outside the airline's control: prohibitive weather, air traffic control strikes, medical or security emergencies. An ordinary technical fault or a strike by the airline's own staff usually does not qualify.
How long do I have to claim?
In Italy the limitation period is 2 years from the flight date. In other European countries it can run to 5 or 6 years, depending on the law applicable to the carrier.
Does it apply if my ticket was cheap?
Yes. Compensation under Reg. EC 261/2004 depends only on route distance and the disruption suffered, never on the ticket price. On this route it is €250 regardless of the fare.
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