Originally Posted by etch5895

Not if the airline invests in a locking metal grate to seal the flight deck area off from the rest of the aircraft, and if the pilots land the plane instead of giving in to hijacker demands. A plane that lands safely with a cabin full of dead hostages is better than a plane slammed into a building in my book.

Oh, that and screening all cargo for explosives.

Now, the question still remains...can the BDO lawfully detain someone (either on their own or with law enforcement help) without probable cause that a crime is being or has been committed? Furthermore, if they can, will they be held responsible for all costs that the innocent traveler incurs due to the unplanned detention (non-refundable plane tickets, hotel rooms, etc...)?