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February 11, 2026

Airline confirms that passenger going from Los Angeles to Managua ended up on a flight to Tokyo

An airline spokesperson confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital, following a Telemundo network report in which the passenger, Víctor Calderón, complained that he was not fairly compensated for the error.

Airline confirms that passenger going from Los Angeles to Managua ended up on a flight to Tokyo

TL;DR

  • A United Airlines passenger traveling from Los Angeles to Managua was mistakenly flown to Tokyo.
  • The passenger, Víctor Calderón, realized the mistake during the flight and had to stay in Tokyo for almost two days.
  • United Airlines confirmed the incident, apologized, and offered travel credits and a refund.
  • The passenger felt the initial compensation of a $300 travel credit was insufficient given the inconvenience and unexpected expenses.

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