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What's everyone's take on the United Airlines fiasco...?

Discussion in 'The BS Topic' started by Buickfunnycar, Apr 10, 2017.

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  1. Apr 11, 2017 #51
    dcozzi

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    Even though I agree with you but, you would be a bloody mess in jail.
    They would charge you with assaualt on a federal agent. Sad but true.
     
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    indy camaro

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    Try that in let's say, Russia, Singapore, N. & S. Korea, Japan, or China & let's see what happens !!! I think he got the best bargain he would've got ANY where else. Especially since he got back on.
     
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    Twisted_Metal

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  4. Apr 11, 2017 #54
    The Champ

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    So now, as more information has become available, we know that the "passenger" had already deplaned peacefully.

    He then illegally reboarded the plane and was guilty of criminally trespassing on a United Airlines plane.

    They peacefully asked him to leave the plane again and he refused.

    At that point an O'Hare security guard (not an airline employee) forcibly removed him.

    I have no sympathy for this passenger - act like an a$$hat - get treated like an a$$hat.
     
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    carr911

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    And United's Stock value dropped $750 Mil in one day!
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2017 #56
    Buickfunnycar

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    As far as PR is concerned, they committed business suicide...let's see how this plays out.
     
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    Edem_Alive

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    muscl car

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    Also the courts in Chicago are already investigating the incident

    Yep looks like just what you mentioned

    Business suicide !!
     
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    GoldenOne7710

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  10. Apr 11, 2017 #60
    The Champ

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    All United did was ask him to leave the plane. It was a Chicago Department of Aviation security officer (not an employee of United) that may or may not have used excessive force - and that was only after the Dr. had illegally rebordered the plane commiting criminal trespass and created a disturbance that would have anyone ordered off the plane.

    Some have claimed the officer was suspended - but in fact he has been placed on paid leave - pending further investigation. Pretty normal response while the facts of the case are determined.

    If this "gentleman" has a beef, it is with the City of Chicago.

    Yes, United took a brief hit.

    That supposed $750 mil "loss" is BS though.

    United closed at $70.71 today. Six months ago, United stock was trading at $53.69. This morning, United stock opened at $70.15 after closing at $70.53 yesterday. Funny thing their stock actually went up in value today despite all the "outrage".

    So this was just a momentary blip in their "value". Smart money bought when the reactionaries were selling.
     
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