United’s mishandling of the forcible removal of a passenger was a watershed moment for airlines, and all the reason for this industry to begin articulating a uniform crisis plan and strategy immediately. (2 reader comments)
United's PR Debacle is Industry-Wide Crisis
Wed., Apr. 12, 2017
By Eric Starkman
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