I pledge no allegiance to the CEO of the United Airlines of America, and to the corporation for which he stands, as one "volunteer" under duress, divisible, gets no liberty or justice at all.
April 10, 2017
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Searches for 'Volunteer' Definition Spiked 1900% After United Airlines Incident
In the case of Sunday evening’s United Airlines Flight 3411 from Chicago to Louisville, passengers had already boarded the plane and no one was willing to volunteer for the switch, passenger Audra Bridges told the Courier-Journal. United officials then randomly selected four passengers to switch flights to make way for four United employees who had to catch a flight in Louisville.
Perhaps United should have increased the incentive to "volunteer" until some passengers actually "volunteered" willingly?
Pretty crazy idea, I admit. But hey, in an age of cell phone video and PR nightmares, what do I know?
They say
there's no such thing as bad publicity. United sure seems hellbent to test the theory lately!
Oh, and when I say hellbent, I really mean recklessly determined at all costs. Perfect word for the perfect airline.
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