Around 20 years ago when working as a Virgin F/O I was asked at a Cathay interview, what would Virgin's chief pilot have to say tonight when I have dinner with him, as to why he wants to keep you in Virgin. The then VS chief pilot was an ex Cathay trainer. Realised then that I was completely bu****ed!
As to the loved one/hijacker scenario, my family have not flown with me since 9/11, the thought of that question is too horrible to contemplate.
Hopefully have had my eigth and last interview now, good luck to those who have the hoops to jump through.