United Airlines

UA 5233

09/08/2026

Arrived

DEN

AMA

Denver

Denver International Airport

1h 31min

578 km

Amarillo

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

GATEB51

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 09/08/2026 from Denver to Amarillo arrived 4h 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

09/08 · MDT

20:10 UTC · 09/08

Arrival · AMA

16:41

09/08 · CDT

21:41 UTC · 09/08

Actual times

Departure

17:59

09/08 · MDT

23:59 UTC · 09/08

Arrival

20:41

09/08 · CDT

01:41 UTC · 10/08

Runway takeoff 18:43Runway landing 20:35
+240 min arrival+229 min departureActual duration 1h 42min

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

436 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08

17′

Average delay

3.7%

EC 261 cases

2.3%

Cancelled

240′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)
75% · 28
Pomeriggio (12-17)
83.6% · 12
Sera (18-23)
68.8% · 23

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

Airlines on this route

AirlineFlightsOn timeAvg delay
United Airlines43674%17

UA 5233 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 16 recorded days

Average delay: 31On time: 11/16Critical cases: 2
2026-07-262026-08-24

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

Event timeline

  1. UTC 10/08 00:02Airline

    Flight departed

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 17:56 17:59
  2. UTC 09/08 23:56Airline

    Schedule update

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 17:51 17:56

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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