United Airlines Flight 870 from Sydney to San Francisco faced significant delays, taking 28 hours instead of the usual 13. After departing an hour late, the flight diverted to Samoa due to a medical emergency, then continued on to Hawaii. Passengers experienced a prolonged layover as the airline needed to ensure compliance with crew working hours, ultimately arriving in San Francisco 15 hours later than expected. This flight highlights how medical incidents can impact airline scheduling and crew logistics during long-haul flights.
United Airlines Flight 870 took an unexpected 28 hours to travel from Sydney to San Francisco, making diversions to Samoa and Hawaii due to a medical emergency.
Flight 870's diversion to Samoa was necessary after a medical emergency aboard led to concerns about crew working hours, prompting a stop in Hawaii for crew replacement.
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