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.

United Airlines

UA 2856

23/02/2026

Cancelled

RDU

EWR

Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

1h 39min

669 km

Newark

Newark Liberty International Airport

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Preliminary check

This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.

€250per passenger

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Flight UA 2856 on 23/02/2026 from Raleigh to Newark was cancelled.

For a cancellation, Reg. EC 261/2004 provides compensation unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances or gave at least 14 days' notice.

Scheduled times

Departure · RDU

14:51

23/02 · EST

19:51 UTC · 23/02

Arrival · EWR

16:30

23/02 · EST

21:30 UTC · 23/02

Actual times

Departure

14:51

23/02 · EST

19:51 UTC · 23/02

Arrival

16:30

23/02 · EST

21:30 UTC · 23/02

Operator & Codeshare

United Airlines

Operating carrier

Also sold as:

LHLH 7717Lufthansa

EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.

Reliability of the RDU → EWR route

664 flights analysed over 2025-03 → 2026-02

21′

Average delay

7.4%

EC 261 cases

Cancelled

442′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)

83.9% · 12′

Pomeriggio (12-17)

66.1% · 33′

Sera (18-23)

63.2% · 28′

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

Airlines on this route

Airline	Flights	On time	Avg delay
Delta Air Lines	199	67%	21′
United Airlines	396	73%	20′
Spirit Airlines	68	50%	30′

UA 2856 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 15 recorded days

Average delay: 25′On time: 8/15Critical cases: 1

2026-02-182026-03-04

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

Event timeline

22/02 16:47UTC 22/02 21:47Airline
Flight cancelled
- Status changedScheduled → Cancelled

Your rights on this route

Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance

€250per passenger · 669 km route

Up to 1,500 km€250

1,500 to 3,500 km€400

Over 3,500 km€600

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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