Blake Morrison sat in his malfunctioning seat, staring at the evidence scrolling across his personal screen. His own travel history was there highlighted in red where the algorithm had flagged preferential treatment. "This can't be legal," he whispered. Victoria looked down at him calmly. Mr. Morrison, what you're seeing isn't illegal.
It's just transparent. Isabella Fairmont was frantically trying to get her phone to work. As a board member, she needed to contact United's crisis management team immediately. Ms. Fairmont Victoria said, "Your communication devices will remain offline until we resolve the immediate situation." What situation? You've already released your data.
The data release was phase three. We're now in phase 4. There's a phase 4. Victoria's smile was serene and terrifying. Accountability.
She touched her tablet screen. The main cabin address system activated. “Ladies and gentlemen, you are currently witnessing the largest corporate accountability action in aviation history. In the past four minutes, evidence of widespread discrimination has been delivered worldwide.” A list appeared on every screen: the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Transportation, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, 47 major news organizations, and 23 civil rights advocacy groups. But data without consequences is just documentation.
Phoenix Protocol includes enforcement mechanisms. Victoria touched her screen again. New information appeared. Immediate actions initiated. FAA emergency investigation launched.
DOT discrimination audit triggered. Class action lawsuit filing automated stock trading suspension requested. Congressional hearing requested. Blake Morrison's face had gone completely white. Stock trading suspension.
Morrison Venture Capital has significant positions in United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta. Your firm's investments are about to take a substantial hit. Isabella Fairmont stood up abruptly. You can't manipulate stock markets. That's securities fraud.
I'm not manipulating anything, Ms. Fairmont. I'm releasing factual information that the market has a right to know. If that information affects stock prices, that's the market responding to transparency. Victoria held up her tablet. Real-time stock prices were plummeting.
United Airlines 23%, American Airlines 18%, Delta Airlines 21%, Southwest Airlines 12%. The market doesn't like discrimination, apparently. Captain Mendoza was monitoring his radio systems. Ms. Hayes, we're receiving emergency communications from ground control. They're ordering us to land immediately.
Tell them we'll land when we're ready. I can't tell them anything. You control my communications. Victoria touched her screen. The radio crackled to life.