(And here I had thought they were a common carrier, obliged to carry anyone who'll pay the fare, without discrimination.)


The Pilot in Command (PIC) of any flight can cancel the flight or remove any passenger he wants. That is entirely at his discretion and cannot be questioned. I don't think United "lost" its case, I think they settled the case so as not to generate any more bad publicity. I will have to check that, though, or if some one here knows me to be in the wrong, a link would be appreciated.