Can someone explain to an ignorant rotary pilot, not used to a reinforced security door, how this disruption might have escalated to an intercept?
Presumably the pilots would have either been totally unaware, or they would have had a bang on the door, or they would have had an update from the CC.
Why would any of these circumstances lead them to believe there was a risk of loss of command? What might a professional crew state over the RT to lead to this?
Even if the woman was some dastardly diversion for a band of true hijackers - and the reason for a diversion escapes me - the door would have been secure and they would have subsequently learned of the escalation and be able to use RT and transponder....
Are we really letting the terrorists win by what appears at least to be an over reaction every time there is a bang on the door or the CC say a woman is being disruptive?
Straight questions looking for a straight answer please