As the technology/regulatory lag has enabled the exploitation of ‘cost-sharing’ flights - perhaps technology will also cause their downfall?
i would imagine social media will provide ample evidence for prosecutors.
However, it does appear that The Belgrano only seems to be able to act after an incident (eg. illegal charter Manchester PA28) rather than before.
I shudder to think how many illegal charters have gone undiscovered - I guess all the ones that have not crashed?
There appears to be an increase in numbers of companies being strongly advised to piggy-back in existing AOCs rather than use short-term ‘day’ lease agreements.