"United Flight's Time Zone Blunder Disappoints Passengers Aiming for Double New Year's Celebration"

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Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Guam to Honolulu, advertised as a "time machine" that would allow them to celebrate New Year's Eve twice due to a time zone difference, were disappointed after a delay caused them to miss the unique experience. The flight was supposed to land before the end of 2023, but a six-and-a-half-hour delay meant they arrived after midnight on January 1st, 2024. The airline has issued apologies, and the story has gained attention on social media with passengers expressing their frustration over the missed opportunity.
- Passengers on 'time machine' United flight furious after mishap ruins plans to celebrate New Year's twice New York Post
- Passengers hoped this ‘time traveling’ flight would give them two New Year’s Eves – but they arrived in the wrong year CNN
- United messed up special flight to let people celebrate NYE twice Business Insider
- Want to celebrate New Year’s in multiple time zones? Take a long flight. The Washington Post
- These United Passengers Will Go 'Back in Time' on New Year's Eve Travel + Leisure
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