See:
http://www.fodors.com/wire/archives/002603.cfm
Whats not to like with an increase?!
Also, the U.S. Department of Transportation would like to hear from you. The agency is considering making changes to policies governing the airline's overselling of seats, and they want to know what you think about it.
To register your feelings on the subject, go to the DOT Web site, go to comments/submissions (you don't have to register), and enter docket OST-01-9325.
The Department of Transportation is considering five proposals: increasing the $200 compensation limit to $624 and the $400 limit to $1,248; increasing the compensation limits to $290 and $580 respectively; doubling the compensation limits to $400 and $800; eliminating all compensation limits and making compensation equal to the value of a ticket; or leaving the current limits in place.
The agency is also considering extending rules to apply to aircraft with only 30 to 60 seats, which are not currently covered.