Jan 31, 2019, 12:09 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
For domestic flight issues, use Consolidated cancelled/delayed domestic flights [2019]
Information resources:
UA Flight Status
FlightAware / Flightstats (flight details)
Cancelled Flights (FlightAware)
Diverted Flights
Previous international delayed / cancelled report threads
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2018)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2017)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2016)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2015)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2014)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2012/13)
If you need documentation of delay / cancellation for trip insurance or refunds from hotel / tour / .... operator, try this
Information resources:
UA Flight Status
FlightAware / Flightstats (flight details)
Cancelled Flights (FlightAware)
Diverted Flights
Previous international delayed / cancelled report threads
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2018)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2017)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2016)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2015)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2014)
Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2012/13)
If you need documentation of delay / cancellation for trip insurance or refunds from hotel / tour / .... operator, try this
Verification letters
Upon request, we can provide a statement of proof that a United flight was delayed or canceled. You may email your request to [email protected]. Be sure to include the names of all customers in your party, confirmation number, flight numbers and dates of travel, phone contact and the email address or mailing address where you would like it sent. Please allow 5-10 business days for processing.
Consolidated delayed/cancelled international flights (2019)
Jul 10, 2019, 4:48 am
#136
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: UA MM | BA Silver
Posts: 7,193
I've been following UA 58 departures for a few weeks now, as I have a 90 minute connection to LH in FRA off of that trip later this month. Now I truly regret the 90 minutes. This flight has been on time or early exactly once in the past 20 days. Typical delay is 40-50 minutes. Every reason under the sun is quoted, including "gate availability" and "bag screening system" multiple times, and for some variety, "time to load luggage", "time to board", everything except "plague of locusts". And the next LH trip to my destination if I miss is 36 hours later. Rookie mistake -- I normally check the alternatives for missing prior to booking.
Jul 12, 2019, 8:58 am
#137
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: United Mileage Plus 1K
Posts: 9
Anyone know what's going on with UA836 (PVG-ORD)? Diverted to ANC due to "operational difficulties." Looks like it will be rerouted to ORD via SFO.
Jul 13, 2019, 12:14 pm
#138
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Very long stop in ANC, strange. Perhaps they needed to get a new crew to ANC.
Jul 13, 2019, 1:27 pm
#139
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 518
UA8 CTU-SFO on 787-8 N28912 cancelled:
The aircraft is on its way back to SFO as UA2775. It will operate UA9 back to CTU tonight. Hope it stays healthy and can perform the return UA8 on time, as I have a reservation on that flight.
We're sorry to let you know that your flight (UA 8) on July 12th has been canceled because of schedule disruptions caused by prolonged maintenance on your plane's landing gear today. Check out your options on the United app or united.com under Saved Reservations. You can contact us at 400 883 4288 (China).
Jul 14, 2019, 4:33 am
#140
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 593
UA 858 PVG -SFO cancelled on Sunday 7/14. Any details?
Last edited by iwc; Jul 14, 2019 at 4:41 am
Jul 15, 2019, 12:28 pm
#141
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YYC
Programs: AC E75K, United MP, Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Platinum, Hilton Blue
Posts: 3
UA858 PVG-SFO cancellation July 14
After two hours trying to fix air conditioning, flight 858 cancelled.
Chaos ensued for baggage retrieval, re-entering China, re-booking options.
PVG staff ill-equipped to cope.
Chaos ensued for baggage retrieval, re-entering China, re-booking options.
PVG staff ill-equipped to cope.
Jul 18, 2019, 12:36 am
#142
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Port St Lucie, FL, UA1K since 1994 and 3mm, Delta 1mm
Programs: Marriott Titanium Life, Hilton Gold
Posts: 566
Oh well cancelled today in Stockholm. UA rerouted me back through FRA on a award saver on LH/UA
7/17 UA68 EWR/ARN was cancelled due to scheduling disruptions caused by Thunderstorms
7/18 UA69 ARN to EWR cancelled due same.
also connections thru MUC were cancelled
7/17 UA30 EWR/MUC
7/18 UA31 MUC/EWR
7/17 UA68 EWR/ARN was cancelled due to scheduling disruptions caused by Thunderstorms
7/18 UA69 ARN to EWR cancelled due same.
also connections thru MUC were cancelled
7/17 UA30 EWR/MUC
7/18 UA31 MUC/EWR
Jul 18, 2019, 12:40 am
#143
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
cannot agree more with your last statement! My experience with the midnight PVG-SFO departure was very bad, too. Took two hours back to landslide (cancelled immigration stamp) and another two hours to a far away hotel.
Jul 18, 2019, 5:23 am
#144
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This is exactly why I booked my trip next month to ARN on LH out of MCO. Tired of the constant mess in EWR.
Aug 8, 2019, 8:43 pm
#145
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UA999 - August 8, 2019 (EWR to BOS)
Delayed initially due to too much fuel (Cap said the plane was supposed to fly to TLV.
Then got caught in a weather delay.
Finally left the gate after a few hours of delay.
About an hour into the flight, diverted to BOS due to mechanics
This flight was supposed to use the flight to/from FRA yesterday/today (UA960/961), but UA960 didn't leave EWR until wee hours this morning. I thought I got lucky with a different plane.
Let's see what happens now...
Then got caught in a weather delay.
Finally left the gate after a few hours of delay.
About an hour into the flight, diverted to BOS due to mechanics
This flight was supposed to use the flight to/from FRA yesterday/today (UA960/961), but UA960 didn't leave EWR until wee hours this morning. I thought I got lucky with a different plane.
Let's see what happens now...
Aug 8, 2019, 10:51 pm
#146
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Have been on the plane for almost three hours now since landing at BOS.
Firefighters came on board.
Then an medical emergency.
Tech Ops are still working. Flight crews are communicating with Chicago.
FAs are serving dinner while parked at gate, at 1249am here in Boston.
I actually feel bad for FAs. They are doing all of these for free - door has been opened for this entire duration.
My connection was long busted. My back up flight is about to go by the wayside. UA phone lines have unbelievable long wait.
Firefighters came on board.
Then an medical emergency.
Tech Ops are still working. Flight crews are communicating with Chicago.
FAs are serving dinner while parked at gate, at 1249am here in Boston.
I actually feel bad for FAs. They are doing all of these for free - door has been opened for this entire duration.
My connection was long busted. My back up flight is about to go by the wayside. UA phone lines have unbelievable long wait.
Aug 9, 2019, 4:12 pm
#147
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UA179 (EWR-HKG) is having a rough go of it.
Thurs 8/8/19 - cancelled for mechanical reasons
Fri 8/9/19 - left EWR 2.5 hours late and has a scheduled stop in SFO. I can't tell if it's fuel or crew related as the comments say this:
0179/09AUG
P EWR/OUT 549P L02.39 EST OFF 613PEXTREME WEATHER
P SFO/ETA 805P FLAG STOP-INTERM-ETD 825P PREVIOUS STOP EWR
F SFO/ETA 843P ETD 915P
F HKG/ETA 210A L07.00
D CRC/EWR/ POSS DLYS/CNCL DUE TO ATC OPERATIONS-STRONG WINDS
D FCF/FSTOP SFO ENRT EWR-HKG A/FLIGHT DECK CREW
DID U USE FLT SKED ORIGIN DTE
SKED EWR ORIG 310P GTD C126 SHIP 2132
HKG 710P TERM 1 GTA HOLD
I'm only looking at this flight since I'll be on it next week. I don't mind an ultra long flight time due to winds (I'm in J) but I wouldn't want a diversion to SFO with a 2am scheduled arrival in HKG.
-RM
Thurs 8/8/19 - cancelled for mechanical reasons
Fri 8/9/19 - left EWR 2.5 hours late and has a scheduled stop in SFO. I can't tell if it's fuel or crew related as the comments say this:
0179/09AUG
P EWR/OUT 549P L02.39 EST OFF 613PEXTREME WEATHER
P SFO/ETA 805P FLAG STOP-INTERM-ETD 825P PREVIOUS STOP EWR
F SFO/ETA 843P ETD 915P
F HKG/ETA 210A L07.00
D CRC/EWR/ POSS DLYS/CNCL DUE TO ATC OPERATIONS-STRONG WINDS
D FCF/FSTOP SFO ENRT EWR-HKG A/FLIGHT DECK CREW
DID U USE FLT SKED ORIGIN DTE
SKED EWR ORIG 310P GTD C126 SHIP 2132
HKG 710P TERM 1 GTA HOLD
I'm only looking at this flight since I'll be on it next week. I don't mind an ultra long flight time due to winds (I'm in J) but I wouldn't want a diversion to SFO with a 2am scheduled arrival in HKG.
-RM
Aug 9, 2019, 4:19 pm
#148
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM
Posts: 6,349
Aug 9, 2019, 5:31 pm
#149
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: BOS
Programs: 1MM, UA 1k
Posts: 529
Delayed initially due to too much fuel (Cap said the plane was supposed to fly to TLV.
Then got caught in a weather delay.
Finally left the gate after a few hours of delay.
About an hour into the flight, diverted to BOS due to mechanics
This flight was supposed to use the flight to/from FRA yesterday/today (UA960/961), but UA960 didn't leave EWR until wee hours this morning. I thought I got lucky with a different plane.
Let's see what happens now...
Then got caught in a weather delay.
Finally left the gate after a few hours of delay.
About an hour into the flight, diverted to BOS due to mechanics
This flight was supposed to use the flight to/from FRA yesterday/today (UA960/961), but UA960 didn't leave EWR until wee hours this morning. I thought I got lucky with a different plane.
Let's see what happens now...
Aug 9, 2019, 5:53 pm
#150
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Also, hopefully the guy who was complaining last night to one of the FAs about the upgrade process is now sitting in my seat or another one in the J cabin.