'So demeaning.' United employee threatens to call ICE on California passenger in viral video
United Airlines is investigating an employee after a viral video captured the worker threatening to call ICE on a passenger in California.
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A United Airlines employee allegedly threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a passenger and their family. The incident occurred at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) during a dispute over tickets.
Coverage from ABC7 (New York and Chicago), FOX 11 Los Angeles, KRON4, KTVU, and Yahoo emphasizes that a viral video documented the interaction. Reports state that the airline has launched an investigation into the worker's conduct.
Future developments depend on the results of the internal investigation conducted by United Airlines regarding the employee's actions.
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Quick answers
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What triggered the confrontation?
According to KRON4, the threat occurred during a ticket dispute.
How did the public become aware of the event?
The event was captured in a viral video.
Coverage (7)
- United investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on passenger in viral video ABC7 New York · 1d ago
- United Airlines investigating worker who threatened to call ICE on passenger FOX 11 Los Angeles · 1d ago
- United investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on passenger in viral video ABC7 Chicago · 1d ago
- United Airlines attendant threatens to call ICE on customer Yahoo · 1d ago
- Family Announces Death of Soccer Legend at 75 The Daily Beast · 1d ago
- United employee threatens to call ICE on family during ticket dispute at SFO KRON4 · 1d ago
- United Airlines investigating worker who threatened to call ICE on passenger KTVU · 1d ago broke it first
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