Dr. David Dao

Dr. David Dao is a physician who became widely known after a 2017 incident involving United Airlines. During an overbooked flight, he was forcibly removed from the plane by security personnel to accommodate airline staff, resulting in injuries and extensive media coverage. The incident raised important discussions about airline policies, passenger rights, and airline industry practices. Dr. Dao's experience highlighted issues related to customer treatment and the ethics of overbooking flights, prompting airlines to review and change their policies to improve passenger safety and dignity.