Originally Posted by
chermorg
Should United let someone die or be seriously debilitated because "oh no we would have to cancel the flight"? I understand that you're very likely not of this viewpoint but I just want to point out that that is the alternative.
There is no price for a human life.
Sometimes, even a diversion is too late to save someone. If it happened after they reached London, what would be the next logical place to stop?