[SC Swamp Fox]

...Officers found Alramakh restrained on the floor of the aircraft near the mid-lavatory area...

Y'gotta love that! I hope several passengers held him down with one foot during descent, approach and landing.

[Leaning Right]

I hope several passengers held him down with one foot

A radio report I heard said that he was handcuffed while the plane was still in the air. Perhaps airlines now keep a pair of cuffs on board for just this kind of thing.

[TXnMA]

"I hope several passengers held him down with one foot during descent, approach and landing."

Ever since 9-11-01, I have advocated that the airlines equip every seat back pocket with a couple of these --

...in large size. And that the attendants illustrate their use at the same time they demo the seat belts and oxy masks.

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"What's that you say, Mr terrorwacko?"

"The one around your neck is too tight?"

ZZzzzzt!!

"Ooops! Sorry, they only work in one direction..."

"Here -- let me cut it off..."

"Dagnabit -- I forgot: since your buddies pulled 9-11, we no longer can travel with anything sharp. Thank them..."