United Flight UA988 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number UA988 take?
UA988 takes 8 hours and 32 minutes to fly non-stop from Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD). We all know there’s magic in the destination, but the journey is always half the fun!
How often is UA988 on time?
Around 95% of UA988 flights leave on time — so if you’re taking to the skies from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Washington, DC Airport (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.), you can relax in confidence knowing that you will land at your destination as quickly as possible. In the rare event that your United Airlines service runs behind time, you’re likely to wait roughly 9 minutes. Because of the carrier’s high standard of service, this route has a 4.65-star rating.
What terminal does UA988 fly out of?
UA988 runs between Frankfurt Intl. Airport (FRA) and Washington, DC Airport (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.), and passengers traveling on this flight normally board the aircraft from Terminal 1.
What kind of plane is on flight number UA988?
Get set to cruise aboard a Boeing 787-10 if your flight number is UA988. The majority of flights from FRA to Dulles Intl. Airport use this model of aircraft.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your UA988 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.