Right, I think that the right thing to do was either pay to book the crew members with another airline (or private plane) or rent them a car. People have also said hiring a limo to transport that distance cost about a thousand, I don't know if that is true or not though, I've never hired a limo.

Thing is, I'm not sure those arrangements were actually considered by United though, they seem very short sided in general.

I didn't really consider resting times might be an issue though.

The important part is don't board a passenger THEN kick them off. If they are bumped, they shouldn't ever board.