Of course, you always have to be concerned about hijacking. But with the measures that are in place right now, I'd say that probably the airways are as safe as they've been in a good number of years.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I feel very confident that Americans flying in the air are safe and that only under the most dire of circumstances would our pilots ever even request permission to do that.
There is only so much negotiating and maneuvering that can be done while the aircraft is under siege in mid-air. Therefore, the best way to put a stop to hijacking is by having high levels of security implemented by qualified and trained personnel both on the ground and in the air.
As long as they are medicated the right way with the asthma medicine they won't have any problems.
The American people have a right to know the air they breathe is safe.
And, of course, customers really need to feel safe and are seeking reassurance when they fly.
Airplanes may kill you, but they ain't likely to hurt you.
Most estimates of the mortality risk posed by asteroid impacts put it at about the same risk as flying in a commercial airliner. However, you have to remember that this is like the entire human race riding the plane - it is one of the few risks that really could wipe us all out.
Before I do a stunt, I have to make sure it is safe.
We've always had a pretty competitive and pretty ferocious battle with British Airways... It's lasted now about 14 years, and we're very pleased to have survived it.
If you have a fear of flying, don't. The data are very clear: If you have to travel someplace, the safest way is by airplane.
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