Safe Air Travel Companion

1st Edition
0071406875 · 9780071406871
Dozens of practical actions you can take to minimize the risks and manage the realities of aerial hijacking and terrorism In this timely guide, Dan McKinnon, former Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board, a Naval rescue pilot, and current President… Read More
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Introduction

Why Terrorism

Putting Hijacking in Perspective

What the Government is Doing to Protect You

What the Airlines Are Doing to Protect You

What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Guns in the Cockpit

Airport Security

Preparing for Your International Trip

Overseas Traveling

How to Behave in a “traditional” Hijacking

What to Do in a Rescue Attempt

If You Are Released Ahead of Other Hostages

After It’s Over

Travel Agent Efforts and Concerns

Living in a Foreign Land

Dozens of practical actions you can take to minimize the risks and manage the realities of aerial hijacking and terrorism

In this timely guide, Dan McKinnon, former Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board, a Naval rescue pilot, and current President of North American Airlines:


* Recommends smart travel strategies for business and personal travel
* Offers life-saving behaviors to adopt in a crisis situation
* Describes current antiterrorism programs
* Identifies high-risk global locales and gives a rundown of cultural “do’s and don’ts”
* Details airport security measures and compliance

Empowering anyone who flies, this book packs the information you need to offset fears and reach your destination safely.