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United Airlines Flight Stranded: 17-Hour Delay Nightmare

2/5/2026

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Ashley Eggers and her family endured a 17-hour ordeal on a United Airlines flight from Orlando to Chicago.
An eight-hour delay on the plane led to a diversion to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
After landing, they waited on the tarmac for about 1.5 hours without food or water.
They arrived in Chicago at 5:15 a.m.
Eggers received a $150 travel credit after seeking a refund.

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Story summary

Ashley Eggers and her family endured a 17-hour ordeal on a United Airlines flight from Orlando to Chicago.
An eight-hour delay on the plane led to a diversion to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
After landing, they waited on the tarmac for about 1.5 hours without food or water.
They arrived in Chicago at 5:15 a.m.
Eggers received a $150 travel credit after seeking a refund.