Originally Posted by exwannabe

On the first point, as a practical issue, this is now almost certainly the case.

On the second, I am not sure what you are saying. IDB comp is neither a floor nor a cap, it is a set amount owed if you are forced off, The "cap" issue has to do with VDBs, where you offer to get off for some compensation. That is a negotiated deal between the parties, and there should be no reason for DOT to be involved.

There is no DOT cap on this, airlines can pay whatever.

And a floor would be bad. If I want to accept a modest VDB to get on a flight that is better for me, why should I be barred from this option? Instead you suggest the airline and I can not make a mutually beneficial deal.