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 €400 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 €400 regardless of the fare.

United Airlines

UA 2856

11/03/2026

Cancelled

EWR

DFW

Newark

Newark Liberty International Airport

4h 15min

2204 km

Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

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

€400per passenger

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Flight UA 2856 on 11/03/2026 from Newark to Dallas was cancelled.

For a cancellation, Reg. EC 261/2004 provides compensation unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances or gave at least 14 days' notice.

Scheduled times

Departure · EWR

18:27

11/03 · EDT

22:27 UTC · 11/03

Arrival · DFW

21:42

11/03 · CDT

02:42 UTC · 12/03

Actual times

Departure

01:30

12/03 · EDT

05:30 UTC · 12/03

Arrival

04:55

12/03 · CDT

09:55 UTC · 12/03

Runway takeoff 01:55Runway landing 04:44

Actual duration 4h 25min

Reliability of the EWR → DFW route

1156 flights analysed over 2025-04 → 2026-03

15′

Average delay

6.5%

EC 261 cases

4.6%

Cancelled

385′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)

87.5% · 11′

Pomeriggio (12-17)

77.5% · 19′

Sera (18-23)

74.4% · 17′

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	445	78%	15′
United Airlines	547	76%	13′
Spirit Airlines	125	63%	28′
UPS	32	97%	3′

UA 2856 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 30 recorded days

Average delay: 19′On time: 24/30Critical cases: 3

2026-02-242026-03-26

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

Event timeline

12/03 01:14UTC 12/03 05:14Airline
Flight cancelled
- Status changedScheduled → Cancelled
12/03 01:02UTC 12/03 05:02Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 01:45 → 01:30

Your rights on this route

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

€400per passenger · 2204 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 €400 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 €400 regardless of the fare.

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