Originally Posted by
SeriouslyLost
Please cite the legal basis for both those statements, and the sub clause - because no matter how many times you repeat it, it doesn't become true.
Contract law. For example, United's Contract of Carriage says, in part:
RULE 21 REFUSAL TO TRANSPORT
UA shall have the right to refuse to transport or shall have the right to remove from the aircraft at any point, any Passenger for the following reasons:
A) Breach of Contract of Carriage – Failure by Passenger to comply with the Rules of the Contract of Carriage.
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H) Safety – Whenever refusal or removal of a Passenger may be necessary for the safety of such Passenger or other Passengers or members of the crew including, but not limited to:
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2) Passengers who fail to comply with or interfere with the duties of the members of the flight crew, federal regulations, or security directives;