"United Flight Diverts Due to Irate Passenger's Meal Dispute"

A United Airlines flight from Houston to Amsterdam was diverted to Chicago after a business class passenger became irate over not getting his first choice of meal. The passenger was removed from the flight, and after refueling, the plane landed in Amsterdam about three and a half hours late. Internal communication revealed that the passenger was labeled as "disruptive" and appeared to be intoxicated. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges with United's catering service and the potential stress caused by meal availability on long-haul flights.