Yes, and why we need armed aircrews.
"Yes, and why we need armed aircrews."
In addition, the door to the cockpit should remain closed and locked throughout the flight. Those doors are very thick, and for all practical purposes, impossible for person to get through. The pilots could wear something that would eliminate their need to go to the bathroom---such as a military pilot.
(This idea comes from the guy who wrote the book, The Gift of Fear, can't remember his name.)
The aircrews are now locked behind a door. This is why we need polite and active citizenry. In this instance human life was not snuffed out, with an excuse of the "B-word". Belt, shoelace, and Bic pen were utilized. Big Brother does not know best. A threat perceived became a threat acted upon.