Sounds like United Airlines muffed it

[Malcolm McLeod]

I hope the powers that be let it stand.

Sometimes people have to stay seated to make a stand.

jtk

I would think everybody standing would make an even bolder statement. Stand up and walk off the plane. Fly another carrier. Or drive. Paddle? Walk?

United Airlines can't abuse anybody after bankruptcy liquidation.

Why is this issue even remotely 'political'? Want to change UA behavior? Give your money to someone else.
Society is UTRAGED over the good doctors treatment?! How many people deplaned rather than patronize the evil oppressor?

[Bruce Wrenn]

You nailed it Ken. While it could have been handled better (and I think a higher compensation would make multiple people stand up), it's their right to do what they did. By buying the ticket you're instantly agreeing to it.

You only have to obey LAWFUL commands. Flight attendant's actions were illegal according to written policy, and laws. After being seated, rules change, but before boarding, that's another story. Just don't video tape them.

[Eric Keller]

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Society is UTRAGED over the good doctors treatment?! How many people deplaned rather than patronize the evil oppressor?

that's great to say, but everyone on that plane just wanted to go home. Including the victim of this whole fiasco. Not like you can get your money back.

[Mel Fulks]

A recurring problem this serious needs to be addressed by clear law and specific remedy.Before we start seeing security guys carrying chainsaws and handing out complimentary smocks and rain hats !

[Malcolm McLeod]

that's great to say, but everyone on that plane just wanted to go home. Including the victim of this whole fiasco. Not like you can get your money back.

And clearly they were desperate to get home, apparently enough to stifle their indignation and outrage. The doctor (and other social heroes above) was willing to go to jail. What's a $300 plane ticket when balanced against blatant systemic social injustice?

I'm betting UA won't even have to discount tickets $5 for the summer travel season (everyone on the plane will just want to have fun).

And the dirt simple remedy lives in our pockets, and requires absolutely NO government or legal action.... buy a ticket on another airline!

[Mike Henderson]

People often do not speak out when they are not directly affected. It takes an unusual person to do so.

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Martin Niemoller

Mike

[Jim Koepke]

Many say the airline should have offered a higher compensation. In my case it would have had to been cash and not a voucher. I do not like flying and I would be happy to give up my seat for cash, but not some voucher that would likely sit in a drawer unused.

Future travel may have me needing to go to California. A train ride or driving may be more to my liking as there would be a need to drive a rented truck back to Washington.

jtk

[Bert Kemp]

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Woman allegedly forced to pee in a cup on United Airlines flight

you can google the story

[Frederick Skelly]

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Woman allegedly forced to pee in a cup on United Airlines flight

you can google the story

Well, it's only "alleged" for now. Let's see whether any witnesses come forward. They have passenger lists and should still have seating assignments. It should be easy for UA or the woman's attorneys to get affidavits on what happened. (Please God, no video!)