UNITED AIRLINES SETTLES WITH MAN DRAGGED OFF FLIGHT

David Dao, the passenger dragged off a United Airlines flight, has reached an “amicable settlement” with the airline over the incident that sparked a worldwide uproar, his lawyers said Thursday.

The amount of the settlement was not disclosed under the terms of the agreement, but lawyer Thomas Demetrio praised United CEO Oscar Munoz for his handling of the dispute.

United took “full responsibility” for what unfolded on Flight 3411 “without attempt to blame others,” he said. The lawyer said the airline should be applauded for accepting corporate accountability in the matter.

The settlement came the same day United announced a sweeping series of changes for passenger protection, including paying up to $10,000 for travelers who voluntarily give up their seat on an overbooked flight.