Reimbursement and Compensation: United Airlines

How many flights were canceled today?

• Our data shows that United Airlines canceled 0 flights in the last 24 hours.
• 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.00% of international flights were canceled.
• If your flight was canceled and you received less than 14 days notice, you may be eligible for up to {ec261compensation} in compensation. Check here.
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United Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation

Regardless of where you are in the world when you find out of the cancellation of your flight, United Airlines should provide you with a new flight or a full refund if your flight is canceled.

Since flight cancellations can cause significant disruptions to your travel plans, it's important to determine if you're entitled to receive compensation from United Airlines for your canceled flight.

According to EU regulations, United Airlines must pay passengers up to {ec261compensation} per person for flight cancellations that occur at late notice, which is defined as any cancellation that happens less than 14 days before the scheduled departure time.

Exceptions:
United Airlines will not be required to pay compensation if they can offer a replacement flight with a similar departure and arrival time to the original flight. For more detailed requirements, please see our flight cancellation compensation page.

Airlines are also exempt from paying compensation for flight cancellations resulting from extraordinary circumstances. This means that if there was an unforeseeable situation beyond the airline's control that forced the cancellation, such as bad weather or an air traffic control strike, United Airlines is not required to provide compensation for the canceled flight.

How many flights were delayed today?

• Our latest data shows that over a 24-hour period, 6 United Airlines flights were delayed 3 hours or more.
• Of 0 flights, 0.00% were delayed over 3 hours. That rate was 2.17% for international flights.
• Passengers who arrive at their destination over 3 hours late could be owed compensation. Check your flight.
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United Airlines Flight Delay Compensation

If you've experienced a delay due to United Airlines, it's worth checking whether you're eligible for compensation under EU regulation. Passengers delayed by United Airlines for 3 hours or more are entitled to up to {ec261compensation} per person.

When filing for flight delay compensation, United Airlines will verify the time of arrival at the final destination, not the departure time. AirHelp possesses one of the most comprehensive flight databases, which allows us to substantiate claims for United Airlines flight delay compensation.

Exceptions:
Airlines like United Airlines aren't obligated to provide compensation if the delay was caused by external factors, such as adverse weather conditions, airport mishaps, or air traffic control strikes. These incidents are deemed extraordinary circumstances.

For more information on what's covered under EU regulations for flight delay compensation, please visit our flight delay compensation page.

Because United Airlines is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

EC Regulation 261 gives passengers the right to claim compensation when they have suffered delayed, canceled, or overbooked flights over which they are not at fault.

Passengers also have the right to seek compensation for earlier flights; it is often still possible to submit claims for flights in the last 3 years.

Which United Airlines flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of United Airlines

Punctuality of United Airlines (24 hours):

Total Flights: 277
On-Time Flights: 228
Punctuality Rate: approximately 82.31% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 6
Flight Cancellations: 0

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.

United Airlines is one of three major US airlines, along with Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. It operates a large domestic and international route network, with an extensive presence in the Asia-Pacific region. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance.