Originally Posted by
lazard
Until they find that the cheapest fare to their destination is with United.
Maybe not....In 1999 I was treated (IMHO) outrageously poor by American Airlines, I have not paid to fly them since. In 2009 I was sent to Chicago on business on American, but I did not pay for the ticket. I've stuck to my guns.
I think all the jaded flyers here should be slightly understanding that people are not generally aware they can be denied boarding once they are on the plane. That coupled with the fact that this was caused because the Airline did not plan to have a local crew in place....kinda reeks of superiority on behalf OF UA.
There is an article on the Flyer Talk sign-in page regarding this incident, there is an attorney that commented there that once boarding has taken place, they cannot legally kick a person off.....
I doubt this is the last we will hear of this issue.