⚠ Partial Coverage
Detroit
→ Frankfurt
United Airlines · 6,679 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit, United States
✈
Arrival
FRA
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Frankfurt, Germany
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
United Airlines is based in United States. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether DTW is located within the EU.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to United Airlines's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
United Airlines DTW–FRA: Full Compensation Guide
The United Airlines route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) covers approximately 6,679 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to check eligibility based on departure airport for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by United Airlines, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.