learning about the overnight after deplaning may indeed be true and is a debrief-able item. The passengers should have known the full story before making their decision whether in the terminal or sitting on the aircraft.
I'm not aware of that ... but ... if he knew when he reboarded (unauthorized act) ... why'd he deplane a SECOND time with Republic staff escort ... only to rush the jet a second time (3rd time stepping onto the aircraft).
The concept isn't hard to understand ... but understanding the reality of the situation seems to elude many here ... and many who are commercial airline customer veterans.
Like Jack Bauer, the staff was pressed for elapsed time AND reference PUSH time, it was VERY close to that time of day when they learned of the need for the "must ride" crew.
... and NONE of that dismisses Dao's choice to engage in a sit-in ... nor his physical response to the airport security personnel.
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