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United pilot to passengers: We're turning around because our plane's too big
The text alert from United Airlines sounded ominous. "Your 2:13 p.m. United flight to Chattanooga is delayed because of unforeseen circumstances,'' it said. "This is an unusual situation and we're working hard to solve it. We value your time and we're sorry for the inconvenience.'' Unusual was putting it mildly. And the "situation" wasn't news to the 50 passengers on Flight 5277 on Oct. 16. They received the alert after the problem arose,… (www.usatoday.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
United didn't have enough credit on their fuel card for the Embraer???ð
HA HA HA HA!
Reminds me of trying to fly from LAS to DEN on Pioneer when the airline dispatched a plane too small to accommodate the booked passengers.
Looking at the tracking info Ken provided, perhaps the pilots were only VFR trained and couldn't see the state of TN yet alone the airport....
interesting mistake..most airlines rampers understand basic push back and baggage loading/unloading as commuter planes do not very that much..the issue is usually the jetbridge accommodation for the height/length of the plane ..airlines do on occasion borrow or lend equipment,and the station managers charge each other for it..airlines do not cross utilize employees,but in cases of unfamiliar aircraft,usually there is a supervisor who does handle the situation...
Flightaware tracking page
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL5277/history/20181016/1923Z/KORD/KORD
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL5277/history/20181016/1923Z/KORD/KORD