Replying to United Airlines scandal memes etc

So this has been pretty huge lately.. Post up them memes. Post up your opinion. Post up whatever you want.

http://www.businessinsider.com/united-airlines-pilots-letter-2017-4?utm_content=buffereed72&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-bi

It took place on one of United Airlines' "contracted Express carriers, separately owned and operated by Republic Airline." Does that change anything? Who does the guy have standing to sue?