United Airlines
UA 5556
16/08/2026
DEN
RAP
Denver
Denver International Airport
1h 22min
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 16/08/2026 from Denver was bound for Rapid City, but landed at Scottsbluff.
A diversion is assessed on how late you actually reached your final destination: beyond 3 hours, compensation may be due.
Scheduled times
Departure · DEN
13:30
16/08 · MDT
19:30 UTC · 16/08
Arrival · RAP
14:52
16/08 · MDT
20:52 UTC · 16/08
Actual times
Departure
16:38
16/08 · MDT
22:38 UTC · 16/08
Arrival
20:12
16/08 · MDT
02:12 UTC · 17/08
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.
Diversion
Original destination
RAP
Rapid City
Landed at
BFF
Scottsbluff
Western Nebraska Regional Airport
Reliability of the DEN → RAP route
1730 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08
22′
Average delay
3.2%
EC 261 cases
1.1%
Cancelled
960′
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 | 1730 | 73% | 22′ |
UA 5556 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 16 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 16/08 22:39Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 16:45 → 16:38
- UTC 16/08 22:38Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 16:35 → 16:45
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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