The FAA's "rubber stamp" , in order to still "promote air transportation"-in lieu of safety-is probably behind a different version of this from the "back door". This would never be allowed without approval of "our friends" at the FAA, with your families' safety always at the forefront.
Good gosh, Override, I'm surprised that you, of all folks, are suckered in by this nonsense.
Rubbish.
As has been mentioned by others, it is an 'east union' ploy, nothing more, nor less.
Now, lets say, for the sake of argument, that an airplane actually does run short of fuel.
Ever hear of a diversion?
Been used for many years, works good.