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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 11:09 pm
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Originally Posted by spin88
So we have our first BE driven "United sucks" story. I have no doubt that the musician had no idea there was an issue, and probably has no idea she was even on a BE fare. She went to check her luggage (not surprising) and Agent went on a power trip. Typical day of trying to cheat people resulting in bad press....

And perhaps DOT will fine UA for violating the rule on musical instruments.
I suspect that a DOT fine may be the least of UA's worries over this incident.
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