United Airlines
UA 5270
30/08/2026
DEN
MAF
Denver
Denver International Airport
1h 51min
908 km
Midland
Midland International Airport
Preliminary check
This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.
€250per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight UA 5270 on 30/08/2026 from Denver to Midland arrived 4h 54min 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
13:40
30/08 · MDT
19:40 UTC · 30/08
Arrival · MAF
16:31
30/08 · CDT
21:31 UTC · 30/08
Actual times
Departure
18:20
30/08 · MDT
00:20 UTC · 31/08
Arrival
21:25
30/08 · CDT
02:25 UTC · 31/08
Operator & Codeshare
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 → MAF route
953 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08
19′
Average delay
2.2%
EC 261 cases
0.8%
Cancelled
1040′
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 176 | 53% | 31′ |
| United Airlines | 777 | 79% | 17′ |
UA 5270 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 18 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 31/08 00:44Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 18:24 → 18:20
- UTC 31/08 00:38Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 18:33 → 18:24
- Estimated Gate Arrival changed 21:20 → 21:24
- Status changed from Scheduled to Active
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 €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.
Irregularity detected
You may be entitled to up to €600
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