A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai was unexpectedly diverted to San Francisco International Airport because the pilot forgot their passport. Flight 198 took off on time but required landing in San Francisco shortly afterward. Passengers were provided with meal vouchers and compensation for the disruption caused by the incident. After a new crew boarded, the flight continued to Shanghai, arriving after midnight. The airline confirmed the diversion was solely due to the pilot's oversight, impacting 257 passengers and 13 crew members aboard the flight.
A pilot's forgotten passport forced a United Airlines flight bound for China to land in San Francisco, as the airline confirmed the diversion was strictly due to this oversight.
United Airlines stated that a new crew was dispatched to take the plane to Shanghai after diverting to San Francisco, ensuring minimal disruption for the passengers.
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