United Airlines

UA 5233

26/05/2026

Arrived

DEN

AMA

Denver

Denver International Airport

1h 31min

578 km

Amarillo

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

GATEB62

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 26/05/2026 from Denver to Amarillo arrived 3h 37min 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

14:10

26/05 · MDT

20:10 UTC · 26/05

Arrival · AMA

16:41

26/05 · CDT

21:41 UTC · 26/05

Actual times

Departure

17:39

26/05 · MDT

23:39 UTC · 26/05

Arrival

20:18

26/05 · CDT

01:18 UTC · 27/05

Runway takeoff 18:17Runway landing 20:13
+217 min arrival+209 min departureActual duration 1h 39min

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

315 flights analysed over 2025-06 → 2026-05

15′

Average delay

4.1%

EC 261 cases

3.2%

Cancelled

217′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)
66.7% · 38
Pomeriggio (12-17)
81.9% · 12
Sera (18-23)
75.9% · 18

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

Airlines on this route

AirlineFlightsOn timeAvg delay
United Airlines31576%15

UA 5233 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 20 recorded days

Average delay: 19On time: 16/20Critical cases: 1
2026-05-112026-06-10

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

Event timeline

  1. UTC 26/05 23:41Airline

    Flight departed

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 17:40 17:39
  2. UTC 26/05 23:11Airline

    Schedule update

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 17:10 17:40

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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