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Written by Russell Eaton   
Hijackings of aircraft usually follow a pattern of negotiations between the hijackers and the authorities, followed by some form of settlement. Sometimes the matter is ended by the storming of the aircraft to rescue the hostages.
by RussellEaton


Hijackings of aircraft usually follow a pattern of negotiations between the hijackers and the authorities, followed by some form of settlement. Sometimes the matter is ended by the storming of the aircraft to rescue the hostages.

It is roughly estimated that since the nineteen eighties, there have been about 25 skyjackings a year. (compiled from Criminal Acts Against Civil Aviation 1988 and 1989, and other sources).

Prior to nine eleven, the policy of most airlines was for the pilot to comply with the demands of hijackers, hoping for a peaceful outcome. But since then, policies have changed in light of technical developments that protect the cockpit from forced entry.

Options for preventing skyjacking include screening to keep weapons off the airplane, putting air marshalls on the flight, and fortifying the cockpit to keep hijackers out.

Many skyjacking incidents are, in fact, not caused by political terrorists in the conventional sense. Skyjackings are mostly caused by people out of criminal, personal or obscure motives. Some skyjackings have been known to arise from air rage incidents that get out of control.

Whatever the reason and motivation of the skyjackers, the aircraft and passengers are nevertheless put at risk. This is so even if the cockpit is not overtaken. Furthermore, whether or not the skyjackers suceed in achieving their aims, the safety of passengers is put at severe risk for the duration of the skyjacking.

Fortunately, there are some simple things that you can do should you are ever get caught up in a skyjacking. Here are the best ten tips to help you survive a skyjacking:

1. Generally be aware of your surroundings at all times. When you are in an airport or aboard an airline, watch out for situations or activities that do not appear to be normal.

2. Report unusual activity to the authorities. If you see anything aboard an airline or in the airport that looks inappropriate or out of place (such as unusual behavior or potential security violations) inform somebody in authority.

3. Make no assumptions about who could pose a threat. If someone is determined to carry out a violent skyjacking, realize that such a person or persons can be of any gender, age, or nationality. Therefore, do not assume that any particular type of person is likely to do harm simply because of outward appearances.

4. Become as invisible as possible. Once it is clear that a skyjacking is in progress, do nothing to draw attention to yourself. Stay quiet and low profile, but remain observant in case there is an opportunity for escape, and work as a team if the need arises.

5. Keep your seat belt fastened while you are seated. This provides extra protection that you might need if the plane hits unexpected turbulence of if the aircraft is put through unusual maneuvers.

6. Pay attention to the flight attendants. The main reason flight attendants are on an aircraft is for safety. So if there is any kind of emergency situation, look to the flight attendants for guidance.

7. Become familiar with your aircraft. When you are first seated, review the written safety instructions and count the number of rows to the nearest exits (toward the front or the back of the plane). Also study the seatback telephone service if such telephones are available.

8. Make a telephone call if safe to do so. In an emergency, such as a skyjacking, use your mobile or the seatback telephone to alert the emergency services on the ground (they will relay the emergency to the relevant authorities). However, only do this if you can make the call without being noticed by the skyjackers. In the European Union the emergency telephone number is 112. In the USA it is 911.

9. Have a camouflage passport. If your nationality is 'western' or if your country, culture, religion, or even the sound of your name could be associated with some kind of war or conflict, then you should consider getting a camouflage passport. You would use the camouflage passport only in the event of a skyjacking, and of course you would hide or destroy your real passport as soon as a skyjacking becomes apparent. Remember to also get rid of other items that may reveal your real identity.

Skyjackers are likely to collect all passports. Possession of a camouflage passport is perfectly legal since it is not a false passport and has not been used to commit any crime. To get a camouflage passport do a search on internet.

10. Work as a team. If the situation on the aircraft has the potential for danger, it is usually better to share information with other passnegers and crew members so as to work together. Individual action during an airline emergency or skyjacking is usually going to be much less effective than a coordinated group action.

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