United Flight from Newark to South Africa Returns to New Jersey Mid-Flight
A recent incident involving a United Airlines flight from Newark to South Africa led to an unexpected mid-flight return to New Jersey. Approximately four hours into the journey, the aircraft turned back due to a medical emergency affecting a passenger.
Flight Details
Flight United 1122 had an original departure from Newark Liberty International Airport scheduled for 8:32 p.m. on a Sunday evening. However, the aircraft did not take off until 9:55 p.m.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was intended to cover a distance of 3,416 miles, with a planned landing in Cape Town around 6 p.m. on Monday. The total duration of the flight was set for 14 hours and 25 minutes.
Return Journey
After addressing the medical issue, the flight landed back in Newark just after 5 a.m. This quick turnaround required United Airlines to ensure that the 236 passengers on board were accommodated for subsequent travel.
- Flight Number: United 1122
- Initial Departure: 8:32 p.m. (Delayed takeoff at 9:55 p.m.)
- Distance: 3,416 miles
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Scheduled Arrival: 6 p.m. (Cape Town)
- Return Arrival: Just after 5 a.m. (Newark)
Passenger Rebooking
In light of the circumstances, United Airlines promptly announced that they would rebook the 236 affected passengers on a flight scheduled for Monday.
