> This is what happens when you take "everyone is equal" to a delusional extent. I'm not really arguing one way or the other, just pointing out a number of cas

> This is what happens when you take "everyone is equal" to a delusional extent. I'm not really arguing one way or the other, just pointing out a number of cases that would likely lead to public outcry and therefore attention from regulators who do have the authority to impose their will on the airlines. > I think the only reason one could come to your conclusion is that one does not understand the difference between being a lesser human being and simply being very misfortunate. Or one could recognize that airlines are chartered as common carriers, and are therefore subject to regulatory oversight. > But it should not be the duty of any private entity to do such a thing. The private entity in question necessarily consumes public resources as part of its business model (ATC, takeoff/landing slots, ...). Hence the corresponding regulatory authority.