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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Maybe Acey can clear it up, but I believe airlines are regulated federally and pilots-in-command have special jurisdiction (as do flight attendants who are under the command of the pilot). If they felt that the passenger was interfering with the operation of the aircraft by delaying a take-off, that is a federal offence (and typically gets you taken off with handcuffs on).
Also, I don't think United staff actually laid a hand on him. It was law enforcement.
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In addition, this law only applies to special aircraft jurisdictions in the US which only exist after the external aircraft doors are closed.