The flight, which transported 257 passengers, had taken off, but shortly after, while crossing the Pacific, it was redirected to land in about two hours after takeoff.
A flight from United Airlines that departed from Los Angeles to Shanghai had to return to San Francisco after it was discovered that One of the pilots had forgotten his passport.
The unusual episode through which a plane had to return to the airport
The flight, which transported 257 passengershad taken off on Saturday, March 22, but shortly after, while crossing the Peacefulwas redirected to land in San Francisco About two hours after takeoff.
According to official sources, the airline organized a new crew, and The flight continued with a six -hour delay.
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The situation caused outrage among passengers, who complained on social networks because of the delay and lack of communication. Within that framework, United Airlines apologized and compensation, such as food and assistance coupons for those affected. The incident is not isolated, since In 2019 another flight suffered a significant delay due to a similar error.
This event highlights not only the importance of safety and documentation protocols in aviation, but also the need for better management in unexpected situations to avoid passenger discomfort.
The airline, which faces several criticisms for recent incidents, must deal with the repercussions of this logistics error.
Source: Ambito
