[Alberta's Child]

The airline pretty much did what you suggested. Three of the four affected passengers took the offer and left without getting dragged off the plane.

[mewzilla]

I wonder if this is United sendung a message to customers: Shut up and take it...or else.

[Blue Jays]

The airline was *NOT* using cash. They were offering essentially worthless travel vouchers. Big, big, big difference between the two.