Yep, time to focus on the pilots, whether it's depression or a practicing Muslim - both carry risks.
excellent point.
Would any of you board an American airliner after witnessing the pilots banging their heads on the floor in prayer?
If not, then why do we allow these barbarians to come live with us? Even occupy the WH?
Do we know that the pilot deliberately killed himself and everyone else?
If he did, what can be done to prevent this in the future?
If not, I'd look to see who had access to the plane at its originating airport (Paris?). I hear some of the airports have security issues. Maintenance, baggage handlers, cleaning crews, fueling personnel, food service - all had direct contact with the aircraft before its last flight.
Passengers: was there anyone on board that someone needed to get rid of? How about a passenger who loaded his luggage, then missed the flight?
I do suspect this was a terrorist act, but not ready to blame the pilot yet.
Not only the pilots had means and possible motive but all the baggage handlers worked for Egypt Air and most probably were jihadists. I am waiting for an airline to offer, for a fare premium, a Muslim free flight. It would be extremely profitable and would attract almost all business travelers.