[weegee]

Even more disconcerting, TSA and security officials observed that two of the Middle Eastern men intended for the flight had smeared Vaseline on their arms and neck areas – a common tactic among hand-to-hand fighters who want the advantage in the event someone tries to grab them or put them in a headlock. Covered by the greasy agent, they are better able to extricate themselves during close-quarters, hand-to-hand fighting.

Always request a blanket. You can wrap an unruly hijacker in it (drape the whole then over his head/body mass or wrap it around him like a rope). Greased arms won't help him and neither will holding a knife.

[bmwcyle]

I’ll remember that.

[Titan Magroyne]

Always request a blanket. You can wrap an unruly hijacker in it (drape the whole then over his head/body mass or wrap it around him like a rope). Greased arms won't help him and neither will holding a knife.
Thanks, I'll try to remember that a little harder than I'll try to avoid flying again, LOL.

Here's one I've used thrice since 9/11. I bought a biker's wallet on a chain and hang it around my neck while in the air/airport. Ostensibly, it keeps my ticket, ID and credit card handy so I don't have to stand around digging into my purse or carryon for those important documents when requested. (Considering the indignities we're subject to for flying, I'm not worried about appearances.) Amazingly, *nobody* has ever tried to tell me I couldn't board the plane with the chain attached. The loop of chain is long enough to easily slip over my head, and I'm happy to wield it if need be.