Originally Posted by
Mike Jacoubowsky
WN is in a position of power relative to UA, and isn't as concerned that taking on a particular crusade (drinking too much or being too big for the seat) is going to lose them business. UA probably looks at the bottom line for 23G and thinks about the revenue too much.
You are giving WN way too
MUCH credit for their stance w/r/t inebriated pax, and UA way too
LITTLE credit for same.
All US carriers are under the same FAA regs and if they allow drunk pax on board, or serve them too much on board, they are putting themselves at risk.
Dave