A 69 year old Doctor was forced off of a United Airlines Flight. Find out how West Michigan feels about this.

CNN.com reported that, "A man's refusal to give up his seat on an overbooked United Airlines flight led to a disturbing scene Sunday that has travelers up in arms over airline policies."

The man, who is a Doctor, was dragged off the plane and injured during the incident. United Airlines later released a statement:

"Flight 3411 from Chicago to Louisville was overbooked. After our team looked for volunteers, one customer refused to leave the aircraft voluntarily and law enforcement was asked to come to the gate. We apologize for the overbook situation"

 

 

What the Morning Mayhem Friends Had To Say About The Indecent...

Bobbie - "Unfortunately, it is in the fine print that you can be removed from a flight at the companies desecration."

Sara - "It was wrong that the situation was taken that far."

Elaine - "I understand the rules but the situation was handled completely wrong."

Debbie - "There are two sides to every story, and we don't know all the details of why he would not give up his seat on the plane."

Amiee - "People should respect their elders, someone should have given up their seat.

Phil - "Poor planning on the airlines part. How could security be so cruel and hurt a senior citizen."

Jenny - "This is so wrong that it happened."

Jamie - "Shame on the other passengers, for not doing something."

Joe - "The airline should of bumped the passenger before he got on the plane."

We would love to hear your thoughts on the event!

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