Originally Posted by
spin88
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.
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What liability? His employer is a subcontractor of United. United is in charge of the situation. What exactly is he supposed to say/do?
Let me see...
How many times have we heard "the Captain has ultimate authority and responsibility for everything that happens on this aircraft." Effectively, he's in charge.
Or is that only in force when the Captain throws his weight around. If he does nothing, he's not in charge or responsible?