The term “ethics” is commonly referred to as a branch of philosophy that involves a number of different aspects relating to various concepts of right and wrong conduct. These include systematizing, defending, and recommending different ways of action in an ethically correct manner (Webster, 2017). This idea was put to the test during early April of 2017. United Airlines faced a number of charges after a man claiming he was being profiled for being Chinese, was forcibly removed from his seat by police officers on the overbooked flight (CNN, 2017). Issues for United were raised when this event transformed into an international incident when a video of him being dragged by policemen off a Chicago-Louisville flight, with brutal signs of force (i.e.
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airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It is the third-largest airline in the world with consideration to the total revenue after American Airlines and Delta Air Lines (United Airlines, 2017). The company operates a large domestic and international route network, with an extensive presence in the Asia-Pacific region. United Airline is also a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. Regional service is operated by independent carriers under the brand name United Express. Its main competitors are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest …show more content…
Furthermore, they offer confidential short term crisis assistance to employees, retirees, and their families with basic financial assistance creating a supporting and positive environment by eliminating insecurities.
Moreover, United Airline is committed to Eco-Skies sustainability as they continuously work on reducing their operational footprint in the sky and ground. In March 2016, United Airlines made history by becoming the first airline to use Biofuel for regular scheduled flights to reduce emission. Also in the process of their sustainable efforts, the company partnered with many nonprofit organizations (United Airlines Makes History, 2016). UAL keeps strong to its commitment as the company focuses on sustainable products, waste management and raising awareness about minimizing the carbon footprint.
Ethical and current Issues
As maximizing profit is the
airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It is the third-largest airline in the world with consideration to the total revenue after American Airlines and Delta Air Lines (United Airlines, 2017). The company operates a large domestic and international route network, with an extensive presence in the Asia-Pacific region. United Airline is also a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. Regional service is operated by independent carriers under the brand name United Express. Its main competitors are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest …show more content…
Furthermore, they offer confidential short term crisis assistance to employees, retirees, and their families with basic financial assistance creating a supporting and positive environment by eliminating insecurities.
Moreover, United Airline is committed to Eco-Skies sustainability as they continuously work on reducing their operational footprint in the sky and ground. In March 2016, United Airlines made history by becoming the first airline to use Biofuel for regular scheduled flights to reduce emission. Also in the process of their sustainable efforts, the company partnered with many nonprofit organizations (United Airlines Makes History, 2016). UAL keeps strong to its commitment as the company focuses on sustainable products, waste management and raising awareness about minimizing the carbon footprint.
Ethical and current Issues
As maximizing profit is the