United · 12 Oct 2026
UA 959: London → Chicago, cancelled
Likely owed, per passenger
£520
Unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances (bad weather, air traffic control). You have years to claim.
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| Route | London (LHR) → Chicago (ORD) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled | 11:05 local |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Distance | 6,345 km · UK261 |
Passengers on this flight may be owed £520 each if they were told less than 14 days before, unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.
What you would actually receive
- Claim it yourselffree, you do the paperwork£520How
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Why this answer?
- Under EU261, a flight 3+ hours late, cancelled at short notice or overbooked pays €250, €400 or €600 per passenger, depending on distance. Pick your airports to see your amount.
Not ready to claim? You have years, not days.
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Your rights on UA 959
Flight cancelled? Refund, new flight and up to €600: your rightsYour flight is cancelled or you were bumped: how to choose between a refund and a new flight, when you also get €250 to €600, and what to do at the airport.Strike cancelled or delayed your flight? When you get €250 to €600Pilot, cabin crew, air traffic control or airport strike: who has to pay, what you are owed in every case, and what to do when a strike is announced.Stranded overnight at the airport: hotel, meals and what the airline must payStuck overnight because of a delay or cancellation: the airline must provide a hotel, transport and meals, whatever the cause. What to ask for, and how to get your money back.Your bank card may pay you for a delay too: card travel insurance explainedMany premium bank cards include travel insurance that covers meals, hotel or new tickets after a long delay, on top of EU261. What it usually covers, conditions, and how to claim.Airline offered a voucher instead of cash: should you accept it?You are entitled to money for refunds and compensation. A voucher is only allowed if you agree in writing. When a voucher can make sense, and what to check before you sign.
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