United Airlines UA042 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA042 flight operated by United Airlines on Sep 21, 2026 is scheduled to fly from New York (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA). The flight is expected to depart at 19:30 (local time in New York, UTC-4) and land at 08:10 (local time in Frankfurt, UTC+2) .
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En route
Your flight has departed New York and is expected to arrive in Frankfurt at 08:41.
7h 40m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C98
Arrival Gate
ABSV
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 40m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C110
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 40m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA042 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA042 flight flying from New York to Frankfurt on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 9y. The aircraft is equipped with 350 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
40%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
9y
Seats
350
Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
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Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
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Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
198 cm
More legroom than on 40% of flights
56 cm
Seat width better than on 40% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
140°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA042
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA042 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from EWR at approximately 20:01. This flight is expected to arrrive in FRA at 08:41.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Sep 16 | New York (EWR) | Frankfurt (FRA) | B77W | 19:59 | 08:25 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | New York (EWR) | Frankfurt (FRA) | B77W | 19:59 | 08:22 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | New York (EWR) | Frankfurt (FRA) | B77W | 19:49 | 08:08 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | New York (EWR) | Frankfurt (FRA) | B77W | 20:00 | 08:21 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 20 | New York (EWR) | Frankfurt (FRA) | B77W | 20:01 | 08:41 | En route |
| Mon, Sep 21 | New York (EWR) | Frankfurt (FRA) | B77W | 19:30 | 08:10 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Sep 22 | New York (EWR) | Frankfurt (FRA) | B77W | 19:30 | 09:10 | Scheduled |
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UA042 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA042 is 40% (Late on average 47 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Early on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40%
Late on average 47 minutes
Early
0%
On time
40%
30 mins late
40%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
17%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
77%
On time
7%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua042?
Flight ua042 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 19:30, arrival 09:10 (updated Sep 21, 2026).Is flight ua042 on time today?
Flight ua042 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 19:30, with arrival at 09:10. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua042 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua042 is scheduled to depart at 19:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 21, 2026).When is flight ua042 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua042 is scheduled to arrive at 09:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:10. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 21, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua042?
For flight ua042, the departure terminal is C and the boarding gate is C110. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight ua042 fly?
Flight ua042 is operated by United Airlines from New York (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA). Typical flight time is about 7 hours40 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua042?
Track flight ua042 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ua042 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua042 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 21, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ua042 departed from New York?
Flight ua042 has not departed from New York (EWR) yet and is currently on schedule for 19:30.What is the seat configuration for flight ua042?
Flight ua042 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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