The State Department’s checklist for U.S. tourists traveling internationally includes possessing valid documentation as the second item, a requirement that pilots must also adhere to. United Airlines Flight 198 from Los Angeles to Shanghai was diverted to San Francisco after the pilot forgot their passport, resulting in a 3-hour delay before a new crew took over and the flight continued to China. Passengers were provided meal vouchers and compensation for the inconvenience, with some reporting being told the diversion was due to “unexpected crew-related issues,” while United did not address questions about potential consequences or verification measures for crew paperwork.
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2 women killed in Oregon waterfall accident identified, authorities still searching for missing person
Oregon authorities identified Amanda Lloyd, 40, and Lindsay Bashan, 33, as the victims of a fatal waterfall accident at Dillon Falls, where three people were swept over the falls; search operations are ongoing for the remaining missing individual. The incident occurred while six people floated on inner tubes, with only three survivors, and authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to facilitate recovery efforts. Want More Context? 🔎
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