Cry me a river. Airline profit is at an all time high.
The Rules of Carriage set conditions under which a passenger can be removed. Wanting the seat for someone else isn’t one of them.
Airlines to report ‘blowout’ record profits amid low gas prices, higher fees
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2016/01/12/airline-profits.../78647924/
Jan 12, 2016 - U.S. airlines are poised this month to report ‘blowout’ industry profits for 2015 that could set a record since deregulation in 1978.
I’m sure UA is polishing up that contract to include forcible removal of paying ticket holder to make room for non paying crew members at this very moment.