"Air marshals cover only a few flights"
Air marshals cover only a few flights
Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S. flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the federal government that most planes would be protected, according to estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline executive. at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm |
Air marshals cover only a few flights
If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying guns or by locking the cockpit? Zoe |
Air marshals cover only a few flights
If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying guns or by locking the cockpit? Zoe |
Mike wrote:
Air marshals cover only a few flights Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S. flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the federal government that most planes would be protected, according to estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline executive. at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm True or not, it wouldn't be a problem if everyone believed that air marshals were on every flight. |
Mike wrote:
Air marshals cover only a few flights Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S. flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the federal government that most planes would be protected, according to estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline executive. at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm True or not, it wouldn't be a problem if everyone believed that air marshals were on every flight. |
Mike wrote:
Air marshals cover only a few flights Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S. flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the federal government that most planes would be protected, according to estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline executive. at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm True or not, it wouldn't be a problem if everyone believed that air marshals were on every flight. |
"Zoeliz" wrote in message
... Air marshals cover only a few flights If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying guns or by locking the cockpit? I sure hope they don't carry guns. The should just barricade themselves in the cockpit and fly the plane. dennis |
"Zoeliz" wrote in message
... Air marshals cover only a few flights If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying guns or by locking the cockpit? I sure hope they don't carry guns. The should just barricade themselves in the cockpit and fly the plane. dennis |
"Zoeliz" wrote in message
... Air marshals cover only a few flights If that's the case, are pilots now expected to take a greater part in protecting the safety of their passengers, crew and themself by carrying guns or by locking the cockpit? I sure hope they don't carry guns. The should just barricade themselves in the cockpit and fly the plane. dennis |
"Ender" wrote in message
news:908Uc.19110$X12.15444@edtnps84... Mike wrote: Air marshals cover only a few flights Federal air marshals protect less than 5 percent of daily U.S. flights, and the numbers are declining, despite assurances by the federal government that most planes would be protected, according to estimates provided by marshals, pilots and a retired airline executive. at http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1237-9757r.htm True or not, it wouldn't be a problem if everyone believed that air marshals were on every flight. I wonder how effective they would actually be in a real terrorist situation. Would any flight have more than one air Marshall, if not, a two prong attack would be effective. You only need to have 7-8 bad guys on a plane. You can preposition weapons in an airport in pieces within a month. dennis dennis |
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