Summary
- United Airlines Flight 806 diverted back to ICN due to severe food poisoning among crew members.
- Passengers were notified of the diversion by an announcement made by a crewmember who sounded extremely ill.
- The official reason for the diversion is listed as ‘other matters,’ while crew members became sick after eating food, likely before boarding.
On May 19th, 2024, United Airlines Flight 806 returned to its departure airport after its cabin and flight crew had severe food poisoning. Airline representatives have not been forthcoming with information on the nature of the issue, only stating that the flight had to divert due to a medical issue.
Simple Flying has contacted United Airlines for a comment on the flight and the circumstances surrounding it.
Return to ICN
United Airlines Flight UA806 is regularly scheduled to fly from South Korea’s Incheon International Airport (ICN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The flight usually…