Delayed or cancelled United Airlines flight?Get up to £520!
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How It Works
Get your money back in 3 simple steps
Our streamlined process makes it easy to check eligibility and submit your claim with minimal effort.
1. Check Eligibility
- Enter your flight details and our system will automatically check if you're eligible for compensation under EU261/UK261 regulations.
2. Submit Your Claim
- If eligible, provide your personal details and any supporting documents. We'll handle all the paperwork and communication with the airline.
3. Receive Compensation
- Once your claim is approved, we'll transfer the compensation directly to your account, minus our success fee. No upfront costs!
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United Airlines flight compensation: your rights explained by an air passenger rights expert
If your United Airlines flight was delayed, cancelled, or overbooked, UK and EU Regulation 261/2004 may entitle you to compensation up to £520. These rights apply to all United Airlinesflights departing from or arriving in the UK with a UK or EU airline.
What are your rights as a United Airlines passenger?
Flight delayed over 3 hours?
You may be eligible for up to £520 compensation.
United Airlines flight cancelled?
You can request both a refund and compensation.
Claims valid up to 5 years
You can claim for flights up to 5 years after your flight date.
Simple online process
Claim your United Airlines compensation in just a few minutes.
Our legal team has helped thousands of air passengers receive compensation from United Airlinesand other airlines. Not sure if you're eligible? Use our free United Airlines flight checker above — it's fast and without obligation.
Alexander Hawley
Air passenger rights expert
Last updated on 04/05/2025
Delayed United Airlines flight — get compensation
If your United Airlines flight arrived at its destination with a delay of 3 hours or more, you may be eligible for compensation. The amount you can claim depends on the flight distance.
Up to 1,500 km
Up to £220
E.g., London - Dublin, Edinburgh - Amsterdam
1,500 km to 3,500 km
Up to £350
E.g., London - Geneva, Manchester - Barcelona
Over 3,500 km
Up to £520
E.g., London - New York, London - Chicago
United Airlines Flight Cancelled — Claim Your Refund and Compensation
Has your United Airlines flight been cancelled? Depending on the circumstances, you could be entitled to a full refund and/or compensation of up to £520.
First, let's look at the United Airlines refund. If your United Airlines flight was cancelled and you chose not to accept an alternative flight offered by the airline, you are entitled to request a full monetary refund. In situations where no alternative flight is provided, your right to a United Airlines refund is almost automatic.
In addition to the refund, you may also be eligible for United Airlines compensation, under British and EU regulations. Compensation can reach up to £520 if your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before departure and if certain conditions are met. You'll find all the eligibility details outlined below.
Cancellation Compensation Eligibility
Less than 7 days before departure
Flight left over 1 hour earlier or arrived over 2 hours late
Between 7 and 14 days before departure
Flight left over 2 hours earlier or arrived over 4 hours late
Less than 14 days before departure
No replacement flight provided
How long does it take to receive my compensation and refund from United Airlines?
Most of the United Airlines passengers we assist receive their compensation and/or refund within a few weeks or months after submitting their claim.
With over 10 years of experience and dedicated legal teams operating across 9 countries, we are able to handle your United Airlines claim efficiently and direct it quickly to the right department within the airline.
Please note, however, that if United Airlines is unresponsive or if legal action is required, the process might take several additional months, or in rare cases, even longer.
Rest assured: we will continue to defend your rights every step of the way and will keep you updated throughout the process. Plus, remember that we work on a "no win, no fee" basis — meaning you only pay if we succeed!
"My United Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Newark was delayed by over 5 hours. RefundMyFlight handled the entire claim process and I received £520 compensation. Excellent service!"
R. Thompson
London Heathrow to Newark, 5h delay
About United Airlines
United Airlines (UA) is one of the largest airlines in the world and a major carrier of the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United operates a vast global network from its main hubs at Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Newark Liberty (EWR), Houston George Bush (IAH), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and Washington Dulles (IAD). United is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance.
United Airlines operates an extensive fleet of over 900 aircraft, including Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner models, as well as Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. The airline serves over 350 destinations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, making it one of the most connected airlines globally.
For UK passengers, United Airlines operates key transatlantic routes from London Heathrow and Edinburgh to major US cities including New York/Newark, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. If your United Airlines flight departing from or arriving in the UK was delayed or cancelled, you may be entitled to compensation under UK and EU Regulation 261/2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
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