American Airlines
AA 5259
03/09/2026
PHL
PIT
Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport
1h 30min
430 km
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport
Preliminary check
This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.
€250per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight AA 5259 on 03/09/2026 from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh arrived 3h 24min 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 · PHL
22:20
03/09 · EDT
02:20 UTC · 04/09
Arrival · PIT
23:50
03/09 · EDT
03:50 UTC · 04/09
Actual times
Departure
01:52
04/09 · EDT
05:52 UTC · 04/09
Arrival
03:14
04/09 · EDT
07:14 UTC · 04/09
Operator & Codeshare
American Airlines
Operating carrier
Operated on behalf of Operated by PSA Airlines on behalf of American Airlines
Also sold as:
- BABA 5429British Airways
- EIEI 7350Aer Lingus
EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.
Reliability of the PHL → PIT route
853 flights analysed over 2025-10 → 2026-09
19′
Average delay
5.5%
EC 261 cases
3.3%
Cancelled
672′
Worst delay
On-time performance by time of day
Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Flights | On time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 22 | 68% | 32′ |
| American Airlines | 770 | 74% | 20′ |
| UPS | 50 | 92% | 5′ |
AA 5259 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 14 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 04/09 05:54Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Runway Departure changed 02:18 → 02:17
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 01:53 → 01:52
- Estimated Runway Arrival changed 03:16 → 03:15
- Estimated Gate Arrival changed 03:23 → 03:22
- Status changed from Scheduled to Active
- UTC 04/09 04:31Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 01:36 → 01:53
Your rights on this route
Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance
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.
Irregularity detected
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