Wrait,
Sorry posting real fast and i guess it didn't come out right. No not ALL US airlines are up to speed as they should. in fact, one large major US airline is the industry leader in violations and FAA fines year after year. The reason i said some Euro airlines is some of the eastern Euro ones have serious problems. BA, LH, KLM etc. are as up to speed as any and pretty impressive as far as i know. And as for your anal comment... right back at you chap.