Originally Posted by
nancypants
Agree with all except this part
the risk of having only 2 pilots (or even 1) on the flight deck is tiny
adding an additional but unknown quantity to the flight deck feels like a bad idea
i don’t personally believe either a fold out cart or an additional Air Marshal is required. This entire thing is a total non issue that doesn’t require a solution IMO
With the FAM in the cockpit good paying seats are restored to the carrier and the flight could be operated with just one FAM making more available for other flights.
I think there is little need for FAM's at all. Current procedures secure the cockpit and a successful bomber will explode their package too quickly to act on. An unsuccessful bomber will be dealt with by passengers. A barrier would even decrease the need for a FAM onboard.