"United Airlines Faces String of Incidents: CEO Addresses Recent Flight Problems"

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport to Japan was delayed for five hours due to an engine problem, marking the eighth mechanical issue experienced by United flights at the airport in the last two weeks. The flight, bound for Osaka, was delayed after the crew received an indication of an engine start issue while taxiing for departure, prompting a return to the gate before eventually departing. This incident follows previous mechanical issues, including a missing panel on a flight to Medford and a tire falling from a plane during takeoff, causing damage to cars.