United Airlines
Claim pass
UAAirline code
€600Max per passenger
- Main bases
- ORD · DEN · EWR
- Airline type
- Full-service
- Registered in
- United States
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- Passenger rights
- EU 261 on flights from the EU/EEA
United Airlines compensation
United Airlines flight delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.
If your United Airlines flight landed three or more hours late, was cancelled less than 14 days before departure, or you were bumped from it, EU law sets a fixed cash payment of €250 to €600 per passenger. We claim it for you.
- Free check in two minutes
- No win, no fee
- We deal with United Airlines for you
- Maximum per passenger
- €600
- Arrival delay that qualifies
- 3h+
- Upfront cost
- €0
- Success fee, only if we win
- 29%
Disruption ranking
5.26%
of United Airlines departures cancelled or 3h+ late, 4 – 28 September 2026
United Airlines ranks #2 of 70 airlines in our monthly disruption report, where #1 is the most disrupted. 49 of its 931 departures from the 51 European airports we monitor were cancelled or reached their destination more than three hours late.
Read the full reportKnow the airline
Claiming from United Airlines: what to know
United Airlines is one of the largest US carriers and a founding member of Star Alliance, with hubs including Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Newark. As a non-EU airline, United is bound by EU 261 on flights departing the EU and by UK 261 on flights departing the UK.
Before you claim
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Flights from Europe to the US are covered; United's flights from the US back to Europe are not. If Lufthansa or SWISS operated your return, that leg is covered.
- 02
A long-haul delay of four hours or more at your final destination is worth €600 per passenger, whatever you paid for the ticket.
- 03
Travel credit or miles offered for a delay don't replace EU 261 compensation unless you agree to that in writing.
Track record
Disrupted United Airlines flights we've tracked
Cancellations and long delays on United Airlines flights recorded since 3 September 2026, from live flight data.
- Disrupted flights
- 95
- Cancelled
- 58%
- Average delay at arrival
- 4h 12m
- Longest delay
- 7h 8m
Most disrupted routes
Most disrupted departure airports
€18,000 in compensation owed across these flights — counting just one passenger per flight.
All disrupted United Airlines flightsCoverage
Which United Airlines flights are covered
What counts is the route and the airline's licence — not where you bought the ticket, what you paid or which passport you hold.
- Covered
Departing an EU/EEA airport
To any destination in the world
- Not covered
Arriving in the EU/EEA from outside
Only when the airline holds an EU licence
- Covered
Within the EU/EEA
Domestic and international flights
- Covered
Departing a UK airport
Under UK 261: £220 to £520 per passenger
United Airlines is not an EU/EEA airline, so its flights into Europe from outside are not covered. Flights departing the EU/EEA or the UK always are.
Compensation
How much United Airlines owes you
The amount is fixed by flight distance. A €20 promo fare and a flexible business ticket are worth exactly the same.
Up to 1,500 km
€250
e.g. Dublin–London, Barcelona–Paris
1,500–3,500 km
€400
e.g. London–Athens, Madrid–Warsaw
Over 3,500 km
€600
e.g. Frankfurt–New York, Paris–Doha
Per passenger — for arrival delays of three hours or more, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding.
Flights within the EU over 1,500 km are always paid at €400.
Common pushback
What United Airlines may say — and what the law says
A rejection is where most claims start, not where they end. These are the replies we challenge most often.
“It was a technical problem.”
Faults found during normal operation are part of running an airline. Courts rarely accept them as extraordinary circumstances.
“The weather was bad.”
Only weather that made your specific flight unsafe counts. We check the claim against meteorological and airport records.
“The aircraft arrived late from its previous flight.”
A knock-on delay only excuses the airline if the original cause was itself extraordinary — and the airline has to prove it.
“Our crew went on strike.”
A strike by the airline's own staff is within its control. The European Court of Justice has ruled it does not exempt the carrier.
“We already gave you meal vouchers.”
Meals, hotels and rebooking are care, not compensation. Accepting them never waives your right to be paid.
Live data
Recent United Airlines disruptions
Delayed and cancelled United Airlines flights from our airport tracking. Find yours to see what it's worth.
- UA990SFO → CDGSan – Paris · 30 September 20266h 58m late€600
- UA64EWR → LISNewark – Lisbon · 30 September 2026CancelledCheck
- UA330IAD → CDGWashington – Paris · 26 September 20263h 12m late€300
- UA127FCO → IADRome – Washington · 25 September 2026CancelledCheck
- UA260IAD → MADWashington – Madrid · 25 September 20263h 13m late€300
How it works
From United Airlines disruption to payout
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Check your flight
Enter your flight number and date. We confirm the delay against official arrival data in about two minutes.
- 2
We claim from United Airlines
We file with United Airlines, answer every rejection and escalate to the regulator or a court when needed.
- 3
You get paid
The money goes straight to your bank account. Our 29% fee applies only if United Airlines pays.
Have these ready
- Booking confirmation
- Boarding pass or booking reference
- Passport or ID
- Emails from United Airlines about the disruption
- Receipts for meals, hotel or transport
FAQ
United Airlines compensation questions
Still unsure? Check your flight for free — it takes two minutes and commits you to nothing.
How much compensation can I get from United Airlines?
Between €250 and €600 per passenger, depending on flight distance. Delays must be three hours or more at arrival, and cancellations must be announced less than 14 days before departure. What you paid for the ticket makes no difference.
Can I claim from United Airlines myself?
Yes, filing with United Airlines directly is free. Many passengers come to us because first claims are often rejected or ignored — we handle the follow-up, the regulator and court if needed, and only charge if you get paid.
How far back can I claim against United Airlines?
It depends on the country where the claim is filed. Limitation periods are set nationally and range from about one year to six years, so flights from the last few years are often still claimable. Check yours for free.
United Airlines rebooked me or gave me vouchers. Can I still claim?
Usually, yes. Rebooking, meals and hotel rooms are duties of care and don't replace compensation. Only an agreement where you explicitly gave up your compensation would change that.
How long does United Airlines take to pay?
Straightforward claims are often settled within a few weeks to a few months. If United Airlines refuses and the claim goes to a regulator or court, it can take longer. We keep you updated at every step.
What if United Airlines blames extraordinary circumstances?
Ask for specifics. Severe weather, air traffic control restrictions and security threats can be extraordinary, but technical faults and strikes by the airline's own staff usually aren't. We check the explanation against independent data before accepting it.
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