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Re:United isn't entirely to blame for David Dao's controvers... by k-mcgrady on Saturday April 22, 2017 @01:10PM (#14173491)
While the violent part of the incident is the fault of security (why should a non-violent, non-threatening passenger have violence used against him???) the airline should never have been in this position. Stop overbooking flights. Pay to put your 'deadhead' crew on another airline. OR offer passengers an incentive above the one they are entitled to by law instead of trying to get them to accept less than that before giving up. It's just terrible business practice because they know they can usually get away with it and can save themselves a few $.
Re:United isn't entirely to blame for David Dao's controvers... by rhizome on Saturday April 22, 2017 @01:38PM (#14173627)
Stop overbooking flights.

The flight was not oversold. There were 70 seats, 70 passengers, and 70 tickets. It was only the four deadheaders who put capacity over the limit.

Re:United isn't entirely to blame for David Dao's controvers... by k-mcgrady on Saturday April 22, 2017 @02:12PM (#14173815)
Yes, in this case. But overbooking is common, causes similar issues, and this incident has at least highlighted it in the media.