UA 988 Flight Delayed or Cancelled: Claim Compensation and Refund

if you are travelling to Washington with United Airlines and found out that your flight UA 988 was delayed or cancelled, don't get stressed. It pays to know your passenger rights and we are here to help.

In this article we will explore how to claim compensation from United Airlines and how AirAdvisor can help you enforce your claim.

United Airlines - UA988 (UAL988)
600 €
Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA)
Germany
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
United States (USA)
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UA 988 Flight Delayed: Compensation

Depending on the reasons for your flight delay, you may be eligible for flight delay compensation if your flight UA 988 Frankfurt to Washington was delayed. EU Regulation 261 is a European Union regulation that provides passengers with the right to compensation for inconvenience caused by flight delay.

To be eligible for compensation, your flight UA 988 must be 3 hours late upon arrival in Washington. Compensation for flight UA 988 delays is determined based on the distance between Frankfurt and Washington.

Tip: If Washington is not your final destination, then the amount of compensation must be measured by distance to your ultimate final destination if booked under the same reservation.

To ensure you don't lose out on your entitlement to compensation, our technology allows you to check your eligibility for flight UA 988 compensation and determine the correct amount of compensation owed by United Airlines in real time. It is completely free to check your flight.

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UA 988 Flight Cancelled: Compensation

If your flight UA 988 from Frankfurt to Washington was cancelled, you may be entitled for flight cancellation compensation, depending on the circumstances. For the inconvenience caused by United Airlines flight cancellation, EU Regulation 261/2004 allows passengers the right to compensation of up to 600 EUR.

Your flight UA 988 must arrive late by 2 hours or more to cause United Airlines to pay you financial compensation.

Airlines routinely reject demands made directly by passengers, however this is not the case with claims made by AirAdvisor. You may check your flight UA 988 compensation eligibility and file a claim for free.

We work on a No-Win, No-Fee basis, so there is no risk in filing a claim with us.

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UA 988 Flight Compensation: Passenger Rights and What To Do

My flight UA 988 to Washington is delayed: What are my passenger rights?

  • You can claim up to 600 € in compensation based on EU law
  • Compensation amount depends on flight distance from Frankfurt to your final destination (same booking)
  • Amount of your compensation claim does not depend on price of ticket or class of travel
  • Compensation can be claimed for flights for the last 6 years
  • Apply early to increase chances of recovery

My flight UA 988 to Washington is delayed: What should I do?

  • Collect evidence: take photo of your flight UA 988 status
  • Save receipts for any of your expenses
  • Demand food, drinks, hotel stay in case of overnight delay from United Airlines
  • Do not sign anything and do not accept vouchers
  • Get contact info of your co-travellers to file a group claim
  • Ask United Airlines a reason for flight disruption as it helps your claim

 

Flight UA 988 Cancelled: Refund

United Airlines must refund you the price of your flight ticket as well as any additional expenses incurred as a result of your flight UA 988 cancellation. United Airlines must reimburse you if you had to rebook your flight at your own expense or pay for lodging and food.

Save all of your receipts and leave the rest to our experienced team to handle with United Airlines. Airlines take our complaints more seriously than those filed by passengers who do not have access to pricey legal counsel.

Avoid accepting coupons in lieu of a refund since they usually have a lot of limitations and a short validity period. Because United Airlines understands that the majority of coupons will be unused and expired, airlines strive to force passengers to take vouchers.

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AirAdvisor can help youIf your flight was delayed, cancelled or overbooked 3 to 6 year back, you may be eligible for up to €600 in compensation
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When shall United Airlines pay compensation for your flight UA 988 disruption?

YES

United Airlines shall pay compensation

Technical problemsOperational problemsUnited Airlines employees strikeUnited Airlines economic problemsUnited Airlines staff shortage or sicknessLate arrival of another flight

NO

United Airlines is not responsible for flight UA 988 disruption

Strike of airport personnelAir Traffic Control problemsSevere storm (not just bad weather)Bird strikeSecurity issuesPassenger visa or covid documents problems

United Airlines UA 988 Frankfurt to Washington Flight Compensation: Questions and Answers

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What to do if flight UA 988 from Frankfurt to Washington is delayed?

Ask the airline for reasons of delay and submit a claim for compensation risk-free. Our team has a lot of experience to help enforce your claim. We work on a No-Win, No-Fee basis (no risk for you).


What to do if flight UA 988 from Frankfurt am Main International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is cancelled?
  • Keep receipts for any expenses you might have.
  • Demand United Airlines to provide food and drinks and hotel stay in case overnight flight delay.
  • Submit a claim risk-free for compensation and refund.
  • Book an alternative flight, if United Airlines failed to provide a replacement flight.

How much compensation can I claim for my flight UA 988 delay?

According to EU Regulation 261 you are entitled to 600 € in compensation if you arrive in Washington with a delay of 3 hours or more. Check your eligibility now.


My flight UA 988 arrived late by 2 hours upon arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport, can I get compensation?

Unfortunately, EU law does not provide for compensation for short delays. However, if your flight was cancelled and you arrived 2 hours later, you may be eligible for 600 € in compensation. Check your flight.


My flight UA 988 arrived late by 3 hours, can I get compensation?

Yes, you should be eligible for compensation. Check your compensation now before your claim expires.


My flight UA 988 was late by 4 hours, can I get compensation?

Yes, United Airlines might owe you compensation. Check your flight for free before your claim expires.


Flight UA 988 delayed by 5 hours, can I get compensation or refund?

If your flight UA 988 is delayed for 5 hours or more, you can get a refund for the part of your journey you did not fly. Also, if you arrived late in Washington by 3 hours or more, you can submit a claim for up to 600 € in compensation. Check your flight eligibility for free.


What is the airline of UA 988?

The airline of UA 988 is United Airlines.


What is the flight distance from Frankfurt to Washington?

The flight distance from Frankfurt to Washington is 6546.97 km or 4068.1 miles.


How else can the flight UA 988 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UA988, UAL988, UA 988, UAL 988.


How long is the flight UA 988 from Frankfurt to Washington?

The average time from Frankfurt to Washington is 8 hour and 50 minutes. Flight distance is 6546.97 km or 4068.1 miles.


How to get a status update for flight UA 988?
  • Contact your airline directly to get the latest update for your flight UA 988 status.
  • While it is helpful to check flight status on Frankfurt am Main International Airport departure screens, it is not always reliable during times of disruptions as flight status can be updated frequently and on a short notice.
  • Track flight status closely through the airline help desk or information telephone line.
  • Remain in close proximity to the correct departure gate.

Last problematic flights on the Frankfurt to Washington route

Cancelled or delayed flights between Frankfurt to Washington

Flight numberFlight dateStatusActions
UA 9882024-03-29Flight delayClaim my money
LH 418 2024-02-05Flight delayClaim my money
LH 418 2023-11-27Flight delayClaim my money
LH 418 2023-09-06Flight cancellationClaim my money
LH 0418 2023-08-15Flight cancellationClaim my money
UA 9332023-07-28Flight cancellationClaim my money
UA 9332023-07-27Flight cancellationClaim my money
KL 1764 2023-07-08 Denied boarding Claim my money
UA 9882023-06-28Flight cancellationClaim my money
UA 9332023-05-10Flight cancellationClaim my money
UA 9882023-04-23Flight cancellationClaim my money
UA 9882023-04-22Flight delayClaim my money
UA 9882023-03-31Flight cancellationClaim my money
FI 521 2022-12-31Flight cancellationClaim my money
LH 416 2022-08-17Flight cancellationClaim my money
LH 0418 2022-07-01Flight cancellationClaim my money
UA 9882021-08-16Flight cancellationClaim my money

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