The last thing I want is more USG intrusion into matters best left to the airline industry and flyers ......
This is a site worth checking out .... http://www.flyersrights.org/index.php
I would never advocate more government regulations.
The first thing to do when flying is to not depend on the airline or the USG for anything.......
#1 Check the safety record of the airline , check the frequency of tarmac events.
#2 Bring food and water on the plane
#3 Look at a lawsuit if the airline does something really bad.... don't sweat the small stuff.
#4 Do NOT allow the airline to make you a prisoner on the aircraft.........
