Originally Posted by
USHPNWDLUA
First world problems, really.
Indeed. If I were flying Air Koryo I might expect this.
I can't think of another major carrier though that would do this, and do it to avoid the cost of accommodating them on OALs or running an extra section. I pay good money to fly, and my time is valuable. My sleep is even more valuable. I view this as basically theft by United, theft from everyone flying SAN-IAD, theft to prevent revenue leakage to OALs.
I've had medical diversions, and lots of IRROPs, but this is different. United chose to inconvenience one set of passengers on this flight to prevent the loss of revenue (or actual costs) from another.
I seriously doubt that any other major airline would do something like this.