United Airlines
UA 2856
16/03/2026
EWR
DFW
Newark
Newark Liberty International Airport
4h 15min
2204 km
Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Preliminary check
This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.
€400per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight UA 2856 on 16/03/2026 from Newark to Dallas arrived 3h 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 · EWR
18:27
16/03 · EDT
22:27 UTC · 16/03
Arrival · DFW
21:42
16/03 · CDT
02:42 UTC · 17/03
Actual times
Departure
22:15
16/03 · EDT
02:15 UTC · 17/03
Arrival
00:42
17/03 · CDT
05:42 UTC · 17/03
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
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
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 17/03 02:20Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 22:20 → 22:15
- UTC 17/03 02:14Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 22:00 → 22:20
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 €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.
Irregularity detected
You may be entitled to up to €600
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