United Airlines Flight Snafu Diverts SFO-Bound Flight From New Zealand to Hawaii
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The only non-stop route connecting the US and Christchurch, New Zealand, was disrupted when United Airlines' flight was diverted to Hawaii for a crew change.
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Christchurch Airport manager Justin Watson expressed optimism about the new route, stating, 'It's a stepping stone into the US and beyond, supports our exporters, and reinforces our role as a hub for Antarctic operations.'
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On Monday, Flight UA731 from Christchurch to SFO was expected to take 13 hours and ten minutes but was diverted to Hawaii, causing passengers to have an unexpected stay.
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United Airlines confirmed the crew change necessity due to legal limits on work hours for flight crews, which resulted in 203 passengers being rebooked on a later flight.
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