American Airlines
AA 5870
27/08/2026
PHL
BUF
Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport
1h 36min
448 km
Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Preliminary check
This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.
€250per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight AA 5870 on 27/08/2026 from Philadelphia to Buffalo was cancelled.
For a cancellation, Reg. EC 261/2004 provides compensation unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances or gave at least 14 days' notice.
Scheduled times
Departure · PHL
22:20
27/08 · EDT
02:20 UTC · 28/08
Arrival · BUF
23:56
27/08 · EDT
03:56 UTC · 28/08
Actual times
Departure
22:20
27/08 · EDT
02:20 UTC · 28/08
Arrival
23:56
27/08 · EDT
03:56 UTC · 28/08
Operator & Codeshare
American Airlines
Operating carrier
Operated on behalf of Operated by Piedmont Airlines on behalf of American Airlines
Also sold as:
- ASAS 6205Alaska Airlines
- BABA 6814British Airways
EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.
Reliability of the PHL → BUF route
507 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08
19′
Average delay
6.7%
EC 261 cases
4.5%
Cancelled
911′
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 466 | 72% | 21′ |
| UPS | 39 | 95% | 4′ |
AA 5870 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 15 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 27/08 17:38Airline
Flight cancelled
- Status changedScheduled → Cancelled
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
You may be entitled to up to €600
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