Originally Posted by
wendyg
It might be more germane to avoid Republic Airlines, the subcontractor that operated the "United" flight - because Republic also operates flights for American and Delta. Edward Hasbrouck, who's an expert on this sort of thing, writes about who's at fault here:
https://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/002292.html#more
wg
The GA was employeed by United and was following a United proceedure. The manager with her was from United. United called the cops. The crew that needed to fly were being sent by United Operations. Republic had nothing to do with this event.
Originally Posted by
goodeats21
Republic Airlines had nothing to do with this incident. The Gate Agent / Ground staff were United Mainline employees and the security / police were employed by the City of Chicago Aviation Department.
I am by no means a fan of United Express, but they are not culpable here.
+1
Originally Posted by
Boggie Dog
The Captain of the airplane may have some liability. Only going to court will determine the matter.
What liability? His employer is a subcontractor of United. United is in charge of the situation. What exactly is he supposed to say/do?