Laudable initiative, and I’d be happy to support where I can.
However, starting with drafting a text struck me as putting a cart before an unspecified horse. Not sure if this is being proposed as an official policy or law (EU 261/2004 is a regulation), a code of conduct, a model policy for airlines to consider, or something else. I’d start with scoping the problem to be tackled, assessing the political economy and what is feasible, and figuring what AFF could best do.
General agreement that consumer options in situations like involuntary downgrading are inadequate, and the suggestion that Governments should do something to fix this.
Once upon a time Australia was a leader in regulatory process, and it still applies many best practices. There has been a standard Fed Govt
guide to regulation for many years, which has a useful step by step process for fixing public interest problems. It sets out a general problem resolution process, which has the following broad steps at p. 4.
What is the problem you are trying to solve?
Why is government action needed?
What policy options are you considering?
What is the likely net benefit of each option?
Who will you consult about these options and how will you consult them?
What is the best option from those you have considered?
How will you implement and evaluate your chosen option?
Cheers skip