@AlwaysFlyStar, unfortunately, we do not have a stronger regulatory body and don't seem likely to get one in the near future. It would be nice if we did.

In the absence of a better FAA (or other agency), the possibility of litigation provides some incentive to behave better. Costs are higher for the airlines with class actions than without. Removing the possibility of class actions is not likely to make a better regulatory agency appear or to inspire airlines to improve their behavior.