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Flight UA509 Delayed: Your Compensation

Let’s say that your flight to Newark leaving from Fiumicino Airport encounters an unexpected delay. If that’s the case for your flight UA509, don’t fret. You can submit a compensation claim for a delayed flight with United Airlines, provided certain conditions apply. The main stipulation is that flight UA 509 has to be a minimum of 3 hours late landing at EWR Airport. 

AirAdvisor knows the ins and outs of applying the EU 261 / 2004 Regulation to the delay of flight UA509. Try our convenient (and free) United UA 509 flight checker to check your eligibility.

 

United Flight UA 509 Cancelled: Getting Compensation

Fiumicino Airport is definitely not a fun place to be stranded due to an United Airlines cancellation. What airport is? To make things a little easier after an UA 509 flight cancellation, depending on your situation, you may qualify for reimbursement of up to 600€ from United.

It’s much trickier to make a flight UA509 compensation claim when you go it alone. That’s why AirAdvisor, who is used to dealing with United Airlines trip interruptions, is your perfect partner.

 Submit your claim for a delay on United UA509

UA509 Flight Compensation: Passenger Rights and Steps

 My rights for Flight UA 509 by United

Refund Claim Entitlement when Flight UA509 is Cancelled Completely

When you purchase a ticket on United Airlines UA509 for a trip from Rome FCO Airport to Newark, and the flight is cancelled, United must issue a refund for the cancelled flight. You might also qualify for extra compensation for costs due to the UA509 cancellation, like a hotel room near Fiumicino Airport.

You’ll find even more refund information.

 

Flight UA509 via United: Rome (FCO) to Newark (EWR) Route Guide



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Exploring United Airlines

United Airlines is a major American airline that has been soaring high since its establishment in 1926. As a founding member of the Star Alliance, it has solidified its position as a prominent player in the industry. With a large fleet size of 891 aircraft and over 90,000 dedicated employees, United Airlines operates 8 hubs across the United States and flies to over 330 destinations both domestically and internationally. Despite turbulent times, United Airlines reported revenue of almost US $45 in 2022, solidifying its place as the 3rd largest airline in the world.

Overview of Rome International Airport

Rome's Fiumicino Airport, known by its IATA code FCO, is one of the busiest airports in Europe, and the largest and busiest in Italy. The airport has won the "Best Airport Award" for three consecutive years, thanks to its impressive facilities and amenities. The airport features three runways, two passenger terminals, 315 check-in desks, and 86 gates, as well as 124 shops. In 2022, the airport served over 29.3 million passengers, with 113.972 aircraft movements and 101,325 tons of cargo flowing through. With its strategic location and impressive scale, Fiumicino Airport is a vital hub for travelers across Europe and the world.

Newark Liberty Airport (EWR): An Outline

Newark Liberty Airport, located 7.2 km from downtown Newark and 14 km from Manhattan, serves as a major gateway for travelers visiting the New York area. First opening its doors in 1928, the airport now serves 50 carriers and is the second busiest airport in all of New York. With a bustling hub for United Airlines and FedEx Express, Newark Airport sees over 393,000 aircraft operations and more than 43.4 million total passengers annually, making it an important part of the region's transportation infrastructure. In addition, Newark Airport handles over 780,000 tons of cargo each year, showing the airport's impressive capabilities and global reach.

 

United UA509 Trip from Rome to Newark Compensation: FAQs

 

What do I do when my UA 509 flight to Newark from Fiumicino Airport is delayed?

The minute you step off the United Airlines plane in Newark, ask the airline staff the reason why flight UA509 encountered a delay. After that, submit your risk-free compensation claim with us. AirAdvisor operates on a no-win, no-fee basis, so for your UA 509 trip delay claim, using us is completely risk-free.

 

What kind of compensation can I get if the United flight UA509 arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport 2 hours late?

Unless the delay arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport is at least 3 hours, there is no United Airlines compensation requirement. But, if your UA 509 flight arrives 3 hours late or is cancelled and you never leave Fiumicino Airport, then the potential exists to claim 600€ in compensation.

 

How much compensation am I owed by United for the delay of flight UA 509 departing from Rome?

According to the UE 261 Regulation from 2004, you may be entitled to 600€ to compensate you for the inconvenience of the flight UA 509 delay.

 

What alternate ways is this United flight from Fiumicino Airport to Newark referenced?

Look for UA509/UA 509 and UAL509/UAL 509.