Prevent hijacking?

[kris]

Lets hear some ideas on what everyone thinks could be done to prevent hijacking?

I say post 4 armed gaurds. Yeah, it might be a little much, but just think. If there were 4 armed guards on these planes, would these pussies have had a chance?....No

[Jay!]

Panic (SOS, mayday) buttons all over the plane.
Computer control that can override pilots.
Remote control for air traffic controllers that can override pilots.
Pilot's deadman switch. (less feasable)

I think two Sky Marshalls per plane is appropriate.

[Anthony]

It won't happen though.

And you know why? Money. The airlines won't pay out money to employ armed guards or whatever for what is a very rare event. I mean, prior to this week, how many hijackings had their been in the US?

That is the sad thing - money is now more important than peoples lives.

Look at it this way - people fall ill or have heart attacks etc on a fairly regular basis whilst on aircraft, yet the airlines won't ensure there is a trained doctor onboard, and in many cases, that there is even any more than a basic first aid kit.

So, if they won't spend money to help on something that happens regularly, then they sure as hell won't spend it on preventing something that happens once in a blue moon.

Sad but true

[primera man]

EVERYONE has to pass though a metel detector before getting on board. No personal bags etc allowed in side the cabin with them unless it is x-rayed or checked by guards.

[Racing Rice]

Originally posted by Silver S2000
...Computer control that can override pilots.
Remote control for air traffic controllers that can override pilots....

These were kinda my thoughts too.. along with the metal detectors and Security checks (which should be getting done now but arent.)

[RCer]

How does a Hijack occurr? when the control of the plane is taken by unauthorized people. So don't let the unauthorized people get to the controls.
How?
Well, isolated the pilots cabin from the pasenger cabin. Put a thick wall between the 2 cabins. A separated external door for pilots. No bypass from cabins.
Put all the pilots need on their cabin (bathroom, food, etc.) so, at least one of the pilots is on the complot, hijacking will not be easy.
And then all the ground security measures, metal detectors, etc.

That will be my solution.

[DVSNCYNIKL]

I agree with what Anthony said. On CNN, I believe it was United Airlines said and I quote "If we enact these extra security measures, we will lose 20% of our ridership."

So in essence, they are more concerned with losing money, then people's lives. I believe in Europe, they have the most extensive security at the Airports. Yet this country won't spend the dough. Go figure.

So when will money not play a factor in your safety?

[Mrcoilover]

they are taking extreme security measures from here on out. You won't even be able to carry any sharp objects. There should be some kind of armed security personnel on board.:rocket: :flamer: :cyclops: :eshooter: :ylsuper

[kris]

I did hear on the news today, that they are talking about putting U.S. Marshalls on selected flights. I am sure it is only temporary, but tI think it is a good idea.


I am looking for another confirmation of this.

[Chris]

You can stab someone in the heart with a pen, so I feel you need two guard in the front of the plane, infront of a bulletproof, sealed door for the flight cabin. The guards need guns and vests, that way it will eliminate all terrorism except for bombings.

Oh, the guards must be paid well and be trustworthy, and NO ONE can have access to the flight cabin.

[kris]

Delta Force Commandos protect re-opened U.S. Airspace.


Also, the problem with heavily protecting the cockpit, is what if they do crash? They would be harder to get to, to be rescued.

[primera man]

Originally posted by RCer

Well, isolated the pilots cabin from the pasenger cabin. Put a thick wall between the 2 cabins. A separated external door for pilots. No bypass from cabins.
Put all the pilots need on their cabin (bathroom, food, etc.) so, at least one of the pilots is on the complot, hijacking will not be easy.
And then all the ground security measures, metal detectors, etc.

That will be my solution.

Best idea yet

[Chris]

Well, isolated the pilots cabin from the pasenger cabin. Put a thick wall between the 2 cabins. A separated external door for pilots. No bypass from cabins.

That would work for new planes, but we need my earlier idea (or something like it) for the old planes.

[primera man]

Trouble with computer control over ride is that the hijacker has more then likely got a gun at the captains head and will kill him if they take over the plane or blow it up.
Be a horrible choice to make from the control tower.

[Jay!]

The answer to an isolated cockpit is to have a separate outside door.