Three airlines finish cockpit door reinforcements
Oct 22, 2001 | 2:04 pm
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Oct 22, 2001 | 3:39 pm
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Thanks for the update,phoenixtc! For a change, a little good news for UA, that they are among the first to complete the modifications. And I like the idea, to reinforce with Kevlar. Should also improve the overall strength of the door.
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Oct 22, 2001 | 3:46 pm
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This is great news. And by the way, about the only thing going on that makes a difference. All the other crazy actions will not stop a determined hijacker. From no parking zones, to multiple ID checks, to non passengers on the concourse to random thorough screenings. All fluff and a waste of time. Securing the cockpit, now that works.
Oct 22, 2001 | 4:41 pm
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Actually, even securing the cockpit door only works *after* 9/11. Before 9/11, if you took hostages and threatened to harm passengers or crew, they would probably have allowed access to the cockpit (because, in all of history, the experience was that you got diverted to an airport and most of the passengers/crew ultimately survived).
Oct 22, 2001 | 4:52 pm
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As of 10/22/01 DL has completed the cockpit door modification on 66% of the fleet. DL has planned to complete the entire fleet by 10/29/01, ahead of the FAA mandated 30-day window.
DL Connection carriers will be complete by late November.
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DL Connection carriers will be complete by late November.
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The information I provide is in no way the authoritative voice of Delta. I do not work for Corporate Communications, nor in Customer Care. I do not represent the final word for Delta when asked a question. I simply try to answer questions to the best of my knowledge, and try to direct people to the correct answer and/or point them in the right direction to find that answer. If you want to double check my answers, please go to http://www.delta.com/care/email/index.jsp
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