In Sunday's incident, United told US media that it had asked for volunteers to leave the overbooked plane. United Airlines chief executive Oscar Munoz addressed the controversy in a statement posted Monday on the airline's website. United Express flights are operated by one of eight regional airlines which partner with United. This passenger, apparently a doctor, refused to leave a United Airlines flight, saying he had to go to work. Photo via Twitter: Jayse D. Anspach @JayseDavidClick "play" to listen to United Airlines passenger dragged off overbooked flight and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post April 11, 2017 04:09 UTC