Originally Posted by
benjai
I think this a decent example though.
All analogies are dangerous, especially when they get further away from the subject matter that's actually in issue. And people tend to think highly of analogies that suit their own point of view.
Rail transport does provide a much closer analogy, because it shares many of the same features as the airline conundrum. As has been mentioned, not only do railways have the same problem and do similar things contractually, but in addition that is enforced by legislation.