Shanghai-bound United flight turns back midway after pilot forgets passport
A United Airlines flight to Shanghai turned back mid-air after discovering a pilot lacked a passport. Flight UA 198 with 257 passengers returned to San Francisco, causing a six-hour delay. Passengers received meal vouchers and compensation. Aviation expert Shukor Yusof criticized the incident as an unacceptable lapse for the airline. United Airlines acknowledged the issue but hasn't disclosed further measures.
A United Airlines flight to Shanghai turned back mid-air after discovering a pilot lacked a passport. Flight UA 198 with 257 passengers returned to San Francisco, causing a six-hour delay. Passengers received meal vouchers and compensation. Aviation expert Shukor Yusof criticized the incident as an unacceptable lapse for the airline. United Airlines acknowledged the issue but hasn't disclosed further measures.
