Porter/Tank
This incident is not a matter of what you would like the situation to be to suit your political agenda, its what the Law says. This incident brings into play a lot of Laws and Treaties and as such if persued will end up redefining Airlines',Captain's and passengers rights.As I said before, if it goes the wrong way for the carrier it may not be all that good.
My bet is that it will quietly go away and be sorted behind the scenes.Most businesses shy away from test cases if there is even a remote chance that it may not go their way
Wunwing