Was UA71 on 2026-09-26 cancelled?

Yes. United Airlines AMS–EWR on 2026-09-26 was cancelled, which qualifies for EC261 compensation.

How much compensation is owed for UA71?

€600 per passenger under EC261 (band set by the 5,868 km distance). A family of four is owed four times that.

How do I claim compensation for UA71?

Create a free MyAirAdvocate account from this page; the flight is added and the claim prepared automatically. We file it and work it for a flat $39, charged only if the airline pays.

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UA71 Amsterdam → Newark, cancelled on 2026-09-26: €600 compensation per passenger

UNITED AIRLINES

UA71 · 2026-09-26

Cancelled

AMS

Amsterdam

departs 09:10 local

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EWR

Newark

arrives 11:30 local

OWED PER PASSENGER · EC261

€600

5,868 km · a family of four is €2400

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HOW STRONG IS THIS CLAIM?

Possible claim — mixed factors

Decent case — worth filing; expect one round of pushback.

✓The flight was cancelled. With less than 14 days notice and no timely re-routing, cancellations are strong claims.
⚠There were adverse weather conditions around this flight, which an airline may point to — though moderate weather alone rarely qualifies as extraordinary.
⚠The delay is very close to the 3-hour line, where exact measurement matters most.

✓ WHY IT QUALIFIES

Cancellation (Article 5). With under 14 days’ notice — and a same-day cancellation is by definition under 14 — compensation is owed unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.

Covered by EC261; the distance (5,868 km) sets the band: €600 per passenger.

☔ WEATHER AT THE TIME

Weather evidence is pulled from the airports’ own records when the claim is created — it’s what answers the airline’s “extraordinary circumstances” letter.

Weather can excuse compensation, never care: meals, hotel, and rebooking are owed regardless of cause.

Questions about UA71

Was UA71 on 2026-09-26 cancelled?: Yes. United Airlines AMS–EWR on 2026-09-26 was cancelled, which qualifies for EC261 compensation.
How much compensation is owed for UA71?: €600 per passenger under EC261 (band set by the 5,868 km distance). A family of four is owed four times that.
How do I claim compensation for UA71?: Create a free MyAirAdvocate account from this page; the flight is added and the claim prepared automatically. We file it and work it for a flat $39, charged only if the airline pays.

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