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...] about United Airlines reaches settlement with Vietnamese American passenger who was dragged off plane
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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...] about Asian communities boycott United Airlines
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...] about United Airlines promotes Viet Nam
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...] about Growth doubles for United Airlines
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...] about United Airlines sees stable growth