And by the way, they capped their monetary offer at $1,000.   Clearly it was not enough and they should have offered more.   I've seen Delta offer $1,500 and even $1,800 for domestic flights in a few cases.   That is what should have happen.  

The United CEO is toast.  I give him a month at best - then he'll be dragged from his office.   I sure hope someone has a camera for that episode. :)