Brooklyn? Who would have thought the latest terrorist threat would have origins in one of the oldest boroughs in New York? My mother grew up in Brooklyn. And the fact that her son is an airline pilot gives her pause for concern. Mention of the word “hijack” makes Mom shudder.
Of course, she is not alone in her anxiety. After all the security adjustments members of the flying public have endured post-9/11, they once again have to revisit their trepidation over airline travel. But have no fear. Airline crews are by no means cavalier about another hijack threat, but we are very much aware that terrorists remain enamored of the notion of commandeering our airplanes. It’s a high-value proposition, more bang for the buck than the average suicide bomb.
So how can I convince you as my passenger to sit back, relax and enjoy the flight?
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