United Airlines

UA 5233

19/12/2025

Arrived

DEN

AMA

Denver

Denver International Airport

1h 24min

578 km

Amarillo

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

GATEB86
GATE4BELT1

Preliminary check

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

250per passenger

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Flight UA 5233 on 19/12/2025 from Denver to Amarillo 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 · DEN

14:35

19/12 · MST

21:35 UTC · 19/12

Arrival · AMA

16:59

19/12 · CST

22:59 UTC · 19/12

Actual times

Departure

17:32

19/12 · MST

00:32 UTC · 20/12

Arrival

20:01

19/12 · CST

02:01 UTC · 20/12

Runway takeoff 17:51Runway landing 19:56
+182 min arrival+177 min departureActual duration 1h 29min

Operator & Codeshare

UA

United Airlines

Operating carrier

Operated on behalf of Operated by SkyWest Airlines on behalf of United Airlines

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

Reliability of the DEN → AMA route

76 flights analysed over 2025-01 → 2025-12

12′

Average delay

2.6%

EC 261 cases

1.3%

Cancelled

182′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Pomeriggio (12-17)
84.6% · 14
Sera (18-23)
86.1% · 10

Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.

Airlines on this route

AirlineFlightsOn timeAvg delay
United Airlines7684%12

UA 5233 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 30 recorded days

Average delay: 16On time: 25/30Critical cases: 1
2025-12-042026-01-03

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

Event timeline

  1. UTC 20/12 00:37Airline

    Flight departed

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 17:37 17:32
  2. UTC 20/12 00:19Airline

    Schedule update

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 17:26 17:37

Your rights on this route

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

250per passenger · 578 km route
Up to 1,500 km250
1,500 to 3,500 km400
Over 3,500 km600

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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