N35953 United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight UA198 North Pacific Ocean 22 MAR 2025
Diverted to San Francisco After 1hr 45min Into Flight When Pilot Realized They Didn't Have Their Passports!
Passengers were given $15 meal vouchers upon landing in San Francisco and the following message:
"UA198 SFO-PVG: Your flight has diverted to San Francisco due to an unexpected crew issue requiring a new crew. Once they arrive, we will return you to Shanghai as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for this disruption and appreciate your patience."
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Diverted to San Francisco After 1hr 45min Into Flight When Pilot Realized They Didn't Have Their Passports!
Passengers were given $15 meal vouchers upon landing in San Francisco and the following message:
"UA198 SFO-PVG: Your flight has diverted to San Francisco due to an unexpected crew issue requiring a new crew. Once they arrive, we will return you to Shanghai as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for this disruption and appreciate your patience."

United flight UA198 turned around over Pacific after pilots realized they forgot their passport
A United Airlines Flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai diverted to San Francisco after a pilot realized they forgot their passport.
