A United Airlines pilot's missing passport led to the rerouting of a flight to Shanghai, necessitating the arrival of a different pilot. This incident is not isolated, as another flight in the same timeframe also experienced delays for the same reason. United Airlines confirmed that these missing passports were the cause of the disruptions, leading to compensations for affected passengers. Holding a valid passport is essential for airline crew members, and such lapses, though rare, can create significant chaos.
When you're traveling internationally, it's important to make sure you have your passport with you when you fly.
Missing passports were responsible in both cases.
Holding a valid passport is a tacitly accepted aspect of working as a crew member for an airline.
When they don't, however, things can get chaotic very quickly.
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