United Airlines
UA 5556
05/05/2026
DEN
RAP
Denver
Denver International Airport
1h 25min
485 km
Rapid City
Rapid City Regional Airport
Preliminary check
This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.
€250per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight UA 5556 on 05/05/2026 from Denver to Rapid City arrived 3h 30min 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
13:26
05/05 · MDT
19:26 UTC · 05/05
Arrival · RAP
14:51
05/05 · MDT
20:51 UTC · 05/05
Actual times
Departure
16:55
05/05 · MDT
22:55 UTC · 05/05
Arrival
18:21
05/05 · MDT
00:21 UTC · 06/05
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 → RAP route
1191 flights analysed over 2025-06 → 2026-05
18′
Average delay
3.3%
EC 261 cases
1.4%
Cancelled
772′
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1191 | 76% | 18′ |
UA 5556 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 14 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 05/05 22:59Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 17:00 → 16:55
- UTC 05/05 22:36Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 16:50 → 17:00
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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