The reign of kidnappings continues, (and is supported by the government)

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jun/23/trans-atlantic-fliers-stuck-conn-tarmac-hours/

Talking about rules not applying to foreign carriers is a lie. This has nothing to do with rules. It's defined as kidnapping and abduction, and there are laws, both State and Federal, against that. I absolutely despise air travel nowadays.