Originally Posted by
aem512
836 8/19 (PVG back to ORD) was first delayed 4+ hours then canceled right as boarding was supposed to start.
199 8/19 (PVG to LAX) delayed ~ 1hr due to aircraft maintenance + sitting on tarmac in LAX waiting for gate.
I was on this flight. By cancelling the flight UA avoided putting passengers on other airlines. The hotel knew about the cancellation hours before.