The problem with this, is that once the weather clears, it is often then becomes ATC that results on the further delays. The system gets backed up, and that is also something that the airlines cannot control. I agree it sucks to be stranded in an airport, for what can sometimes be days, especially in the Northeast, when these severe weather problems occur. It, however, is not the airlines fault that this weather did occur. If the airlines have to have tons of other airplanes and crews, etc., standing by, then you can guarantee the price for tickets, bags, and everything else will go up to cover that cost. Even at the low cost carriers, considering if this were made a rule, they would be required to do the same, increasing their costs.
I see what you are trying to say, and it makes sense (the idea, at least), I just doubt it will ever become reality.
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