Why is the maximum regulated?
Not sure any value should be regulated by the govt, but if it does, why not just regulate the minimum?
I don’t know but I noticed $1350 was the same number as the maximum they are allowed to offer to voluntarily give up seat.
Campaign cash. This makes the rubes think the government is protecting them by awarding monetary penalties. In fact, the sum is probably what the airlines are willing to pay. In turn, the airlines slide a little cash to the politicians for re-election. Everyone is happy.
Actually, that’s the maximum REQUIRED BY LAW. They can go higher, but the law says they CAN stop at that point.
If they were smart, they’d offer more, because everyone has a price.
Just remember, demand CASH, not vouchers. And some extra freebies, like automatic upgrades to First on the next ten trips. . .