“Are you looking to introduce some Liz-Taylor-filming-Cleopatra vibes into your summer wardrobe?” MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS DEFINITELY, “WHO ISN’T?!?!” goddamn these dresses are gorgeous!

yeah sorry that was way bitchier than I meant. What I should have said was, “Damn I wish I could go through this all right now, but it still seems the conclusion is we don’t know what is a valid “overbooking” and I can’t wait to find out so I can understand what I am getting into when I take flights”. Meant no…

that’s a good point, actually. It would be hard to justify it as not targeting, but I guess it makes a bit more sense?

“Also, the fact that DoT didn’t specifically state that UA breached its contract doesn’t mean anything; they’re not about to pass judgment in a case that’s only a day old.” —> true, but the fact that the DOT didn’t say anything means none of us have any claim to validity & it is all speculation. They seem to be…

uhhh like, props for doing your homework and everything but seriously, NO ONE knows if this was valid! not even the department of u.s. transportation. I am sure it will be established, ultimately, probably through a lawsuit, or with an investigation. Either way, they should be looking at their policy of forcibly…

Jesus dude, the conversation evolved. The question became, “Is it legal?” if it is legal, he should have moved! Doctor or no doctor! but a.) it should NEVER have gown down like that and b.) it is unclear whether this was legal and THAT became the conversation. Since I don’t owe you, specifically, anything out of this,…

bless your heart

look I didn’t read your comment, I don’t care about blame, I think this man should get a lot of support from the company that definitely fucked up no matter whether it was illegal or not. I am literally talking with people about the definition of an over-booked flight and I am right to be confused cause it seems…

well, *maybe* an overbooked flight. TallBlonde pointed out that United’s def. of overbooked is flexible and doesn’t seem to apply here. But the US department of transportation didn’t say, “this wasn’t an overbooked flight” they said they would, “look into the overbookings” kind of validating it as over-booked, it…

lol if you find these comments “flaming” I would suggest some meditation. We’re discussing the nuances of airline flight laws with regards to the complex definition of “over-booking” dude! Idk how to make that any more boring!

yeah totez.

just read the other comments jesus

yeah I get that and agree with it. Although again, the US dept. of transportation did comment on this specific issue and they didn’t mention any of this; my point was I’m betting the dept. would rather maintain airlines’ rights to do this rather than actually indict united for inappropriate use of this clause. I was…

wait, what? United’s contract of carriage says, “Even if oversold, once the person has boarded the plane and is seated, the rules apparently change.” lol? they don’t specify...how the rules change?

...and again, they would be well within their rights to forcibly remove you. It’s dickish, but not illegal, and shitty stuff happens to perfectly good people. Notice how United isn’t under investigation for the techniques it employed (fuck the US dept. transportation) but for the number of over-bookings. Because they…

Yes, even if he paid for it, because it is legal to do that. From the article above, “the US Department of Transportation has opened an investigation on United Airlines overbooking practices, quoting a representative who explained, “While it is legal for airlines to involuntarily bump passengers from an oversold…

I cannot wrap my head around this fucking story. Look, it’s not OK to prioritize yourself over others via your career. I’ve worked in healthcare for over a decade; unless you are starring in a Shonda Rhimes show, no, you do not need to be in the hospital. I’ve seen patients at their worst being treated by someone who…

Totes! Also, I really don’t want a second mortgage (since graduating with college debt now is basically that). Renting~= paying off student debt each month= new normal!

yeah it’s definitely hopeful! I bet you’re right too about it being purple with concentrations of red/blue peppering the map.

Re: Bonnie, I think we’re supposed to guess that she’s faced some trauma in the past bc when she’s peering down at Perry’s body, she is CLUTCHING her throat in the same way Celeste did when having flashbacks about being choked.