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 4889

01/09/2026

Arrived

ORD

EVV

Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

1h 24min

439 km

Evansville

Evansville Regional Airport

TERM.3GATEH3A

GATEB3

Preliminary check

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

€250per passenger

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Flight AA 4889 on 01/09/2026 from Chicago to Evansville arrived 9h 14min 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

22:35

01/09 · CDT

03:35 UTC · 02/09

Arrival · EVV

23:59

01/09 · CDT

04:59 UTC · 02/09

Actual times

Departure

07:54

02/09 · CDT

12:54 UTC · 02/09

Arrival

09:13

02/09 · CDT

14:13 UTC · 02/09

Runway takeoff 08:23Runway landing 09:08

+554 min arrival+559 min departureActual duration 1h 19min

Operator & Codeshare

American Airlines

Operating carrier

Operated on behalf of Operated by SkyWest Airlines on behalf of American Airlines

Also sold as:

QRQR 2617Qatar Airways

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

Reliability of the ORD → EVV route

398 flights analysed over 2025-10 → 2026-09

33′

Average delay

10.6%

EC 261 cases

6.5%

Cancelled

554′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)

0% · 16′

Pomeriggio (12-17)

68.3% · 23′

Sera (18-23)

63.2% · 47′

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	398	61%	33′

AA 4889 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 16 recorded days

Average delay: 203′On time: 8/16Critical cases: 9

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

02/09 07:56UTC 02/09 12:56Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Runway Departure changed 08:31 → 08:25
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 08:00 → 07:54
- Estimated Runway Arrival changed 09:18 → 09:12
- Estimated Gate Arrival changed 09:24 → 09:18
- Status changed from Scheduled to Active
01/09 17:57UTC 01/09 22:57Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 22:35 → 08:00

Your rights on this route

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

€250per passenger · 439 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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