Pilot Turns Back Mid-Air with 300 Passengers - You Won't Believe Why
What recently happened on a United Airlines flight in the U.S. that angered 300 passengers? You have to read this.
A United Airlines pilot made headlines after executing a sharp U-turn with - no less, no more - 300 passengers, for an especially bizarre reason: Another pilot in the cockpit noticed he had forgotten his passport at home.
The incident occurred two days ago on a flight en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
The control tower in San Francisco authorized the Boeing 777 to make a quick stop so the pilot could retrieve his passport from home - while the passengers received compensation: vouchers for a free meal. "Your flight was diverted to San Francisco due to an unexpected issue related to the crew," announced the PA system to the stunned passengers, asking them to understand the situation and not be angry. "We have to switch the current crew for a new one, and for that, a stop in San Francisco is necessary. As soon as the new crew arrives, you will be returned to the aircraft to take you to Shanghai, as quickly as possible."
The crew apologized for the disruption and wished the passengers a pleasant journey, but many passengers were upset by the mishap, which significantly delayed their travel.
