a u.s consumer advisory group set up by the department of transportation said at a public hearing that while the government is happy to set standards for animals flying on planes , it does n't stipulate a minimum amount of space for humans .
` in a world where animals have more rights to space and food than humans , ' said charlie leocha , consumer representative on the committee .
` it is time that the dot and faa take a stand for humane treatment of passengers .