[kiryandil]

Interesting article, but I completely disagree with the above. Passengers cooperated because previous highjackings resulted in detours, inconvenient delays and eventual release, if you cooperate and don't try to be a hero. The thought that the hijacker's intention was to fly into buildings never occurred to them.

As a peasant, you could be prosecuted for interfering with a hijacking.

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

‘As a peasant, you could be prosecuted for interfering with a hijacking.’

Well said. When it comes to self-defense and personal initiative, few other places in the US treat peace-loving people like peasants than an airline business. Of course, it is a unique environment.