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dixiegrrrrl

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1. Helpful distinction....but:

Reply to pnwmom (Original post)

Fri Apr 14, 2017, 04:04 PM

Apr 2017

United had its name all over the flight, thus all over the news.
Plus United management made several public comments...as in for public consumption comments,
using its name of United.
They can decide how to handle their contractor...or contractee..whatever it is.
Perhaps by billing or suing the regional carrier for what is sure to be a HUGE cost to United.

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United pilots union is "infuriated" about the passenger's treatment [View all] pnwmom Apr 2017 OP

Helpful distinction....but: dixiegrrrrl Apr 2017 #1

Yes. UA is responsible for the actions of its subcontractors. n/t pnwmom Apr 2017 #2

Not universally Major Nikon Apr 2017 #3

UA would share responsibility in a lawsuit, and that will matter more than any FAA action pnwmom Apr 2017 #5

UA has already lost 10 figures to the bad PR, with more coming Major Nikon Apr 2017 #6

I got slammed and called a Russian spy for pointing this out last week. AngryAmish Apr 2017 #4