Now if you could just get the United Pilots Union to agree that the level of force used was acceptable:
‘This occurred on one of our contracted Express carriers, separately owned and operated by Republic Airline, and was ultimately caused by the grossly inappropriate response by the Chicago Department of Aviation,’ the pilots wrote according to Business Insider.
‘The safety and well-being of our passengers is the highest priority for United pilots, and this should not have escalated into a violent encounter,’ the union’s written statement read.
‘United pilots are infuriated by this event.’
Yep that paragon of impartiality the pilot’s union has weighed in and surprise they made sure everyone knew it was a “contracted” carrier. Then they hammer the police. As if there is some peaceful no forceful way of removing a passenger. Now if it had been a United flight, not Republic, and an pilot ordered the passenger off, it would all be justified. Just your friendly pilot’s union looking out for us all.