American Airlines
AA 2416
24/08/2026
ORD
IAH
Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
2h 47min
1489 km
Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Preliminary check
This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.
€250per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight AA 2416 on 24/08/2026 from Chicago to Houston arrived 3h 22min 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 · ORD
15:10
24/08 · CDT
20:10 UTC · 24/08
Arrival · IAH
17:57
24/08 · CDT
22:57 UTC · 24/08
Actual times
Departure
18:45
24/08 · CDT
23:45 UTC · 24/08
Arrival
21:19
24/08 · CDT
02:19 UTC · 25/08
Operator & Codeshare
American Airlines
Operating carrier
Also sold as:
- EIEI 7502Aer Lingus
- GFGF 6873Gulf Air
EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.
Reliability of the ORD → IAH route
3519 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08
23′
Average delay
4.9%
EC 261 cases
2.4%
Cancelled
1018′
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways | 29 | 24% | 160′ |
| Spirit Airlines | 132 | 48% | 42′ |
| Frontier Airlines | 155 | 72% | 21′ |
| American Airlines | 838 | 61% | 27′ |
AA 2416 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 18 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 24/08 23:46Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Runway Departure changed 19:15 → 19:05
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 18:55 → 18:45
- Estimated Runway Arrival changed 21:25 → 21:15
- Estimated Gate Arrival changed 21:37 → 21:27
- Status changed from Scheduled to Active
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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