The United States government is concerned that the enforcement of consumer and passenger rights against airlines and agencies is often complicated and is sometimes delayed by the providers. Now, 18 public prosecutors want to facilitate investigations using expedited procedures. In this regard, they have announced that they will support an initiative by Transport Minister Pete Buttigieg. The plan is supported by both the ruling Democrats and the Republicans in opposition. Both parties agree that there is a need to catch up on the actual enforcement of consumer rights in the airline and travel industry. This is likely to be unpleasant for those responsible, because the idea and purpose is that managers who do not act in accordance with the applicable law or who deliberately delay the claims of consumers can be held criminally responsible quickly and effectively. In this context, the focus is clearly on deterrence, because it is often the case that when the first cases in which hefty fines are imposed, people quickly change their minds when they think they could be the next case themselves...