A United Airlines flight, UA198, originating from Los Angeles, was diverted to San Francisco International Airport approximately three hours after takeoff. The diversion occurred because the captain reportedly forgot to bring his passport. The aircraft landed safely, and passengers were delayed at the airport for several hours before reboarding.
Upon landing in San Francisco, each passenger received a $30 meal voucher from the airline. Passengers experienced a delay of about three hours at the airport. Notably, one passenger who initially planned to transfer in Los Angeles found themselves unexpectedly back in San Francisco. The situation was met with humor when the announcement "Welcome to San Francisco" was made upon landing.
The unexpected return journey resulted in a six-hour delay, impacting the original schedule. The flight, initially scheduled to land in Shanghai by Sunday evening, was postponed to early Monday morning. The latest information indicates that the plane has since resumed its journey. However, the subsequent flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles has been marked as delayed.
On social media, some passengers affected by the delay have opted to change their flight plans. Additionally, due to the fuel dump required for the emergency landing, industry insiders estimate the fuel loss could amount to approximately 300,000 RMB.
