United Airlines Under Fire for Ventilator Incident

United Airlines has faced backlash after a mother, Melissa Sotomayor, claimed that flight crew members demanded she remove her 21-month-old son's ventilator before takeoff on a flight from Tampa to Newark. Sotomayor, whose son is medically dependent on a ventilator and a tracheostomy tube, shared her experience in a viral TikTok video, sparking widespread outrage. Despite having all necessary medical documentation, the flight attendants insisted on removing the equipment, causing distress and humiliation. United Airlines has apologized but Sotomayor found the apology insincere, and the incident has raised questions about the airline's adherence to disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The public and other passengers have expressed support for Sotomayor, criticizing the airline's handling of the situation.