Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
True, but according to the CoC, overbooking can be dealt with using VDBs/IDBs, which couldn't happen as everyone of the customers was already boarded. The rules for removal of passengers from a flight, according to the UA CoC, require cause other than an oversold flight.
This is exactly the issue and why UA and the ORD popo are going to be shelling out a ton of money.