United Airlines

UA 5233

12/03/2026

Cancelled

DEN

AMA

Denver

Denver International Airport

1h 26min

578 km

Amarillo

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

GATEB70

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 12/03/2026 from Denver to Amarillo 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 · DEN

14:25

12/03 · MDT

20:25 UTC · 12/03

Arrival · AMA

16:51

12/03 · CDT

21:51 UTC · 12/03

Actual times

Departure

14:25

12/03 · MDT

20:25 UTC · 12/03

Arrival

16:51

12/03 · CDT

21:51 UTC · 12/03

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

229 flights analysed over 2025-04 → 2026-03

13′

Average delay

4.8%

EC 261 cases

4.4%

Cancelled

182′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)
66.7% · 38
Pomeriggio (12-17)
81.1% · 12
Sera (18-23)
80.8% · 15

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

Airlines on this route

AirlineFlightsOn timeAvg delay
United Airlines22977%13

UA 5233 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 30 recorded days

Average delay: 13On time: 24/30Critical cases: 2
2026-02-252026-03-27

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

Event timeline

  1. UTC 12/03 17:18Airline

    Flight cancelled

    • Status changedScheduledCancelled

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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