David Dao, the doctor who was seen being dragged off a United Airlines jet this month in videos that sparked widespread outrage, has reached a settlement with the airline for an undisclosed amount, his lawyers said on Thursday. The April 9 episode had stoked the fears and frustrations of airplane passengers everywhere and became a public relations nightmare for United. On Thursday, both sides welcomed what they hoped would be the end of the ordeal. “Mr. Munoz said he was going to do the right thing, and he has,” Thomas A. Demetrio, one of Dr. Dao’s lawyers, said of Oscar Munoz, United’s chief executive. “In addition, United has taken full responsibility for what happened on Flight 3411, without attempting to blame others, including the City of Chicago. For this acceptance of corporate accountability, United is to be applauded.” Charles Hobart, a United spokesman, confirmed the … [Read more...]
Asian communities boycott United Airlines
Vietnam is standing behind David Dao, the man who was violently dragged off a United Airlines flight Sunday due to an "overbooking" mistake by the airlines. Dao is Vietnamese by birth, which caused immediate uproar in his community. Protesters boycotted via social media, despite there being no direct United Airlines flights to Vietnam, Reuters reported Wednesday. Community members protest the treatment of Dr. David Dao, who was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight on Sunday by the Chicago Aviation Police, at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., April 11, 2017. Photo: Reuters The viral video of the incident showed Dao being pulled out of his seat and screaming as officers dragged him down the aircraft. He suffered a blow to the head after it was smacked against the passenger seat, which caused blood to trickle out of his mouth. Other passengers were seen screaming and crying in horror. Initially, it was speculated that Dao was Chinese when the … [Read more...]
United Airlines promotes Viet Nam
Travellers Notes (11-11-2006) United Airlines promotes Viet Nam United Airlines sponsored a mid-October visit by eight American journalists to Viet Nam, in the hope of boosting the number of Americans travelling to Viet Nam. The freelance journalists represented nearly two-dozen travel, living, and golf periodicals in the US. They toured the country extensively to obtain a broad overview of what Vietnamese tourism has to offer. Upon their return to the US, the journalists will write articles highlighting the breadth of the country’s attractions and, as a result, will further entice American travellers to consider Viet Nam as their next destination. Joe Mannix, country manager of United Airlines in Viet Nam, hopes his airline, the only US carrier with direct services to Viet Nam, will benefit from the promotion. Italian ship docks at Ha Long Bay Italian cruise ship Costa Allegra docked at Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with 1,000 visitors on board last Saturday. The … [Read more...]
Growth doubles for United Airlines
Growth doubles for United Airlines (12-12-2005) HCM CITY — United Airlines gained double digit growth in passenger traffic to Viet Nam since the carrier’s first departure for the country in December of last year, says a senior official from the airline. During celebrations for the carrier’s first year anniversary of service to Viet Nam over the weekend, Joe Mannix, United’s general manager in the country said United’s growth in passenger traffic in 2005, on routes to and from Viet Nam ranged from 10 to 22 per cent. He said more than 300,000 passengers came to Viet Nam from the US in 2005, a year-on-year increase of 22.4 per cent. "We are proud to have contributed significantly to that figure," said Mannix. "With double digit growth, it is clear that United is best positioned to serve business and leisure travellers from Viet Nam." He said that United’s HCM City service provides a vital link in the maturing relationship between Viet Nam and the US. … [Read more...]
United Airlines sees stable growth
United Airlines sees stable growthBinh An and Le Anh By Binh An and Le Anh - The Saigon Times Daily Jake Cefolia (L), United’s vice president of Atlantic and Pacific sales, rewards the airline’s top agents in Vietnam at the 10th anniversary celebration in HCMC last week - PHOTO: BINH AN HCMC - United Airlines has achieved steady growth in the number of passengers on its flights to and from HCMC since the U.S. airline launched its service to Vietnam more than a decade ago. Jake Cefolia, United’s vice president of Atlantic and Pacific sales, highlighted the airline’s good performance in Vietnam during his meeting with reporters in HCMC last Friday when he joined the 10th anniversary of the carrier’s service to this southern economic hub of Vietnam. “All of us at United, and particularly our team members in Vietnam, are very excited to celebrate this significant milestone with our business partners on December … [Read more...]
United Airlines to fly between HCM City-Los Angeles
{mosimage}US carrier United Airlines announced it would begin a daily passenger and cargo service between Ho Chi Minh City and Los Angeles via Hong Kong on October 29. Speaking at a press meeting during his visit to HCM City on Oct. 8, Uniteds vice president Pacific, Mark Schwab, said: We are delighted that in less than three years of operating in Vietnam, we are significantly expanding our route network and offering travellers from Vietnam a second gateway to California. The carrier will fly Boeing B747-400 aircraft on the new route. The new service will also significantly increase cargo capacity into Los Angeles, the largest cargo gateway on the US west coast. Joe Mannix, Uniteds country manager in Vietnam, said: Los Angeles is home to the largest ethnic Vietnamese population in the US, and the new service is expected to appeal to the fast-growing Vietnamese market while also complementing other United services from HCM City via Hong Kong to San Francisco and Chicago. The airline … [Read more...]
United Airlines celebrates a decade in Ho Chi Minh City
United Airlines, the only US airline serving Vietnam, last week celebrated its 10th anniversary of service to Ho Chi Minh City. Jake Cefolia, United’s vice president of Atlantic and Pacific Sales, joined the airline’s local sales team to host a reception at Park Hyatt Saigon attended by over 150 business partners. “All of us at United, and particularly our team members in Vietnam, are very excited to celebrate this significant milestone with our business partners today,” said Cefolia. “It is an honor to have spent a decade connecting these two great countries. Over the past 10 years, we have carried more than 750,000 passengers from Vietnam to the US, and to the numerous other destinations we serve,” he added. In 2004 United became the first US airline to launch flights to Vietnam in 30 years. The service has had a positive impact on the relationship between the two counties, as well as on the tourism industry and the wider economy. The inaugural … [Read more...]
United Airlines to Open Los Angeles-HCMC Flight late October
United Airlines to Open Los Angeles-HCMC Flight late October United Airlines October 8 announced it will officially begin new flight between Los Angeles and HCM city from October 29, 2007. The daily flight with Boeing 747-400 will transit in Hong Kong. The new service by United Airlines, which is the only American carrier operating in Vietnam since the two countries signed a landmark aviation agreement in 2003, is expected to pay the way for 500,000 overseas Vietnamese living in the Los Angeles-Orange County area to come back home. “Los Angeles is home to the largest Vietnamese community in the U.S. and the new service is expected to appeal the growing Vietnamese market,” said Joe Mannix, United Airlines’ country manager in Vietnam, adding that the flight will offer more services for Vietnamese passengers who can not speak English. Trade between the U.S. and Vietnam is increasing annually thanks to a bilateral trade agreement and Vietnam’s WTO membership. … [Read more...]
Vietnam Airlines aircraft to offer wifi services
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam Airlines is negotiating with Go Go (USA) and OnAir (Europe) to supply Internet services on its flights. "These are the two professional suppliers of Internet services on the plane. They have connecting devices from the ground to the aircraft, from the planes to the passengers. Therefore, they will be the key units to provide this service," said a representative of Vietnam Airlines. To serve passengers on flights of Vietnam Airlines, these suppliers must have permits from authorities of Vietnam, said the representative. To ensure flight safety, passengers are allowed to turn on their electronic devices at an altitude of 3,000 m. Many airlines in the world have offered wifi Internet services onboard. In Southeast Asia, in addition to Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Malaysia Airlines have the service. It is reported that Vietnam Airlines will initially supply ony SMS services on board. Minh Chau … [Read more...]
Many foreign airlines eye Vietnam
Several international airlines are flocking to Vietnam amid the International Air Transport Association estimate that the country would become the world’s third fastest growing market by 2014. A plane of the Garuda Indonesia airlines at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City Emirates from the Gulf will launch a Dubai – Ho Chi Minh City daily service on June 4, making the southern Vietnamese economic hub its 124th international destination. The non-stop flight, with 27 Business Class and 251 Economy Class seats, will depart Dubai at 9:25 am, arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport at 7:20 pm. From that day, travelers from Kenya will be able to fly from Nairobi to the Vietnamese city via the UAE carrier’s Dubai hub. Emirates will begin daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City using an … [Read more...]