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MADem

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73. It might be more complicated than that--not a "contract" type arrangement.

Wed Apr 12, 2017, 11:03 AM

Apr 2017

It could all fall under FAA regulations, which are federal, or city regulations, or even state regulations....but that's down in the weeds. An airport is like a city, and they need law enforcement.

I don't think these guys have the same (lack of) authority as a mall cop. I suspect they're duly sworn officers of the law. They're certainly empowered to detain by force.

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United Airlines had nothing to do with beating the poor doctor [View all] AngryAmish Apr 2017 OP

Then why is the CEO of United speaking to the problem Laurian Apr 2017 #1

He is the CEO of United Express as well. AngryAmish Apr 2017 #2

I guess I don't understand why you think this distinction has a bearing Laurian Apr 2017 #3

It's a FUD attempt SecularMotion Apr 2017 #7

Ты сдул мое укрытие. AngryAmish Apr 2017 #55

Undercover? SecularMotion Apr 2017 #56

They aren't the ones who did it. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #78

Do you have to attack the OP in this way? Completely uncalled for. Doodley Apr 2017 #84

Yes. AngryAmish Apr 2017 #8

Looks like the CEO at UNITED doesn't care what you think. MADem Apr 2017 #12

What about the Chicago Aviation Department? PJMcK Apr 2017 #11

Someone made the decision to call the police and brief them as to the problem. MADem Apr 2017 #13

I don't agree, MADem PJMcK Apr 2017 #20

They are responsibile for the entire thing start to finish. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #30

Your response is not legally supportable PJMcK Apr 2017 #38

According to a lawyer quoted on here United Swagman Apr 2017 #57

Why are you blaming the flight attendants? MADem Apr 2017 #60

I think it is more likely than not that if an officer is involved in an altercation MADem Apr 2017 #59

More developments PJMcK Apr 2017 #86

I have no doubt attempts will be made via the legal system to gain justice MADem Apr 2017 #88

Your essay is remarkable! PJMcK Apr 2017 #97

There will be no day in court. MADem Apr 2017 #96

Does the Chicago Department of Aviation have an agreement to provide security? csziggy Apr 2017 #72

It might be more complicated than that--not a "contract" type arrangement. MADem Apr 2017 #73

Good question PJMcK Apr 2017 #83

You don't send three cops onto a plane to drag a passenger off MADem Apr 2017 #37

The Aviation officers don't report to United PJMcK Apr 2017 #43

They were called to remove a stubborn passenger. They did that. MADem Apr 2017 #49

I had a flight cancelled because they couldn't get the crew to D.C. on time, so they CAN do that. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #92

They absolutely can do it, but they HATE to do it. MADem Apr 2017 #95

No, the officer was NOT from Chicago police department. LisaL Apr 2017 #14

Thanks for the correction PJMcK Apr 2017 #17

Another thought PJMcK Apr 2017 #23

Someone from CPD stuck their beak in, which created the confusion MADem Apr 2017 #32

Not only that, he adressed United employees in a letter that same day. eShirl Apr 2017 #5

Pretty sure the gate employees bmbmd Apr 2017 #54

Bingo--if they wear the UNITED logo (and they did), they take the UNITED hit. MADem Apr 2017 #10

If my well pump breaks I'll call you. Voltaire2 Apr 2017 #4

Did they beat him? janterry Apr 2017 #6

This is relevant to what? OldHippieChick Apr 2017 #19

I thought I read that people were calling it a beating janterry Apr 2017 #31

He was bleeding from his mouth. That qualifies as a "beating." Full stop. anneboleyn Apr 2017 #68

Well janterry Apr 2017 #80

He lost a couple of teeth and had some surgery--jaw, maybe? nt MADem Apr 2017 #89

Yes, I had seen what's been written janterry Apr 2017 #94

These pro-United posts are making me VERY depressed about the state of DU. I don't believe for anneboleyn Apr 2017 #70

Same thing happened a couple years back when those accelerators were sticking. Iggo Apr 2017 #91

Consider the source. This is very typical behavior. Coventina Apr 2017 #93

Yes they beat him clearly. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #35

It was on purpose and janterry Apr 2017 #39

That's cops. That's who they are. That's what they do. Iggo Apr 2017 #58

I thought they weren't police? janterry Apr 2017 #75

A cop's a cop. (n/t) Iggo Apr 2017 #85

Look on YouTube. There are a thousand different posts of it on YouTube. anneboleyn Apr 2017 #71

They probably had tickets purchased from PRICELINE/ORBITZ/CHEAPTIX, etc. MADem Apr 2017 #40

I read that, too janterry Apr 2017 #44

Also, if you're travelling alone, you're ripe for the plucking. MADem Apr 2017 #50

He is in the hospital with a broken jaw according to CNN. That beaten enough for you? JTFrog Apr 2017 #36

They smashed his head into the metal arm rest. n/t pnwmom Apr 2017 #77

Except LP2K12 Apr 2017 #9

Several points, here. MADem Apr 2017 #16

Ah Assault and a civil rights violation are not protected... Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #24

+1 dalton99a Apr 2017 #33

Though it seems counterintuitive, that is correct. MADem Apr 2017 #53

The OP information is useful for what entities to treestar Apr 2017 #65

United Express is a branch of United Airlines. eShirl Apr 2017 #15

No, it isn't "just a brand name"--they have a formal business relationship. MADem Apr 2017 #18

It's the brand name for the regional branch of United Airlines. eShirl Apr 2017 #21

I think we're on the same page, here. They're a branch of UNITED. nt MADem Apr 2017 #42

Are you kidding? It carries United's trademark ...thus they are liable for anything done Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #22

Distinction without a difference hatrack Apr 2017 #25

+Infinity - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #27

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #52

What's your point? Who summoned the cops? - nt KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #26

1. Shirley Sherrod. 2. Flight was NOT overbooked. Airline made last-minute bullwinkle428 Apr 2017 #28

I guess someone had to post the stupidest thing on the internet today. JTFrog Apr 2017 #29

yep - hard to beat this one DrDan Apr 2017 #47

Well, with the sale of a trademark comes responsibilities. Hugin Apr 2017 #34

"Republic Air"? Are you sure it's not "Republican Air"? athena Apr 2017 #41

But United Airlines royally screwed up the aftermath mainer Apr 2017 #45

ridiculous - The CEO has apologized and promised to do better DrDan Apr 2017 #46

Yeah, nice try. tallahasseedem Apr 2017 #48

Right? WoonTars Apr 2017 #61

Completely irrelevant to the discussion, really. MineralMan Apr 2017 #51

Pssst.... your Freudian slip is showing. LanternWaste Apr 2017 #62

They were flying under their label treestar Apr 2017 #63

This is like Lowes telling me that the contractor they hired to Mad-in-Mo Apr 2017 #64

HERE WE GO AGAIN WITH UNITED IS HOLY AND INNOCENT POSTS. I thought this shit ended yesterday anneboleyn Apr 2017 #66

You should let the United CEO know what you found out Renew Deal Apr 2017 #67

Haven't seen this much fail since Will Pitt's attack on the ACA. nt JTFrog Apr 2017 #69

Ha. You must have United stock. United had everything to do with this insanity. sarcasmo Apr 2017 #74

If they license their name to another company LisaM Apr 2017 #76

They weren't "Chicago Police" i.e. members of the CPD. They were aviation police, pnwmom Apr 2017 #79

This is funny. Thanks. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #81

Flights on United Express are listed as United flights. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2017 #82

Those weren't cops, they were airport security whose salaries are paid by big airlines in Chicago geek tragedy Apr 2017 #87

Tell that to United CEO Munoz. WinkyDink Apr 2017 #90