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Old June 16th 07, 09:10 PM posted to rec.travel.air,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Airline refuses to land with killer on board, worries about costs

Continental Airlines had a murder suspect on board its flight to New Delhi but
refused to turn around and land because of the cost of dumping fuel:

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-...ke-on-a-plane/

Odd that carrying nail clippers on board can result in felony charges, but
killing your spouse and making a run for it is okay.
 




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