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- A United Airlines pilot ordered pizza for all his passengers after an emergency landing left them stranded (newsbreak.com)
A United Airlines pilot went above and beyond when he ordered pizza for over 100 passengers after an emergency landing.
The flight, bound for Houston from San Francisco, had to divert to Albuquerque due to a medical issue. The passengers were stuck on the ground for seven hours while the crew timed out and new staff was brought in.
With airport food outlets closed and passengers hungry, the pilot took the initiative to order pizza using a $15 voucher provided by United Airlines.
Passenger Tanya Stamos shared the heartwarming gesture on TikTok, praising the pilot for his selflessness and compassion.
A United Airlines spokesperson said the pilot’s actions were exemplary and that they strive to assist customers in unexpected situations.