United Airlines
UA 2856
27/08/2026
EWR
DEN
Newark
Newark Liberty International Airport
4h 19min
2576 km
Denver
Denver 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 27/08/2026 from Newark to Denver arrived 6h 16min 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
15:38
27/08 · EDT
19:38 UTC · 27/08
Arrival · DEN
17:57
27/08 · MDT
23:57 UTC · 27/08
Actual times
Departure
19:04
27/08 · EDT
23:04 UTC · 27/08
Arrival
00:13
28/08 · MDT
06:13 UTC · 28/08
Operator & Codeshare
United Airlines
Operating carrier
Also sold as:
- SNSN 8908Brussels Airlines
EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.
Reliability of the EWR → DEN route
2058 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08
19′
Average delay
4.2%
EC 261 cases
2.1%
Cancelled
672′
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2055 | 75% | 19′ |
UA 2856 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 19 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 27/08 23:04Air traffic control
Flight departed
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 19:00 → 19:04
- Status changed from Scheduled to Active
- UTC 27/08 21:56Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 18:30 → 19:00
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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