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.

American Airlines

AA 3950

31/08/2026

Arrived

ORD

DAY

Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

1h 20min

386 km

Dayton

James M Cox Dayton International Airport

TERM.3GATEL21

GATEA15BELTC2

Preliminary check

This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.

€250per passenger

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Flight AA 3950 on 31/08/2026 from Chicago to Dayton arrived 3h 02min 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

14:56

31/08 · CDT

19:56 UTC · 31/08

Arrival · DAY

17:16

31/08 · EDT

21:16 UTC · 31/08

Actual times

Departure

18:14

31/08 · CDT

23:14 UTC · 31/08

Arrival

20:18

31/08 · EDT

00:18 UTC · 01/09

Runway takeoff 18:29Runway landing 20:12

+182 min arrival+198 min departureActual duration 1h 04min

Operator & Codeshare

American Airlines

Operating carrier

Operated on behalf of Operated by Envoy Air on behalf of American Airlines

Also sold as:

ASAS 6794Alaska Airlines
BABA 6860British Airways
JLJL 7336JAL

EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.

Reliability of the ORD → DAY route

1773 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08

42′

Average delay

10.2%

EC 261 cases

5.1%

Cancelled

1520′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)

67.6% · 35′

Pomeriggio (12-17)

63.3% · 39′

Sera (18-23)

55.9% · 59′

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	719	57%	50′
United Airlines	1054	60%	37′

AA 3950 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 16 recorded days

Average delay: 43′On time: 9/16Critical cases: 1

2026-08-192026-09-04

Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.

Event timeline

31/08 18:15UTC 31/08 23:15Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Runway Departure changed 18:32 → 18:40
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 18:06 → 18:14
- Estimated Runway Arrival changed 20:15 → 20:30
- Estimated Gate Arrival changed 20:28 → 20:36
- Status changed from Scheduled to Active
31/08 16:19UTC 31/08 21:19Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 16:56 → 18:06

Your rights on this route

Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance

€250per passenger · 386 km route

Up to 1,500 km€250

1,500 to 3,500 km€400

Over 3,500 km€600

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.

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