On Mar 6, 8:46*pm, "noel.wade" wrote:

I may only be 30 years old, but I'm old-fashioned. *If you make a rule
and say its universal, then you sure as heck oughta apply it to
everyone equally, and hold everyone equally accountable.

--Noel

Noel, one thing to remember is that these FAA rulings are highly
politisized. The FAA is under the NTSB which is subject to pressure
from piloticans in Southwest's home state of Texas. The rules (Or
thier interpritaion ) are already very lax for SWA.
Another thing the FAA does is to try to encourage compliance with the
least amount of disruption in service. This is where SWA took
advantage of the situation and is a big part of why they are facing
such a stiff penalty. The last carrier to face a muli milloin $$$
penalty was America West after they pencil whipped a letter
inspection.
Just remember when you fly a LCC you are ussually getting what you pay
for.
Frank