Please read the article. I am aware that journalists like to spice things up but this is, IMO, embarrassment fro Continental Airlines.
In short, on their flight from Newark, NJ to New Delhi there was a known fugitive (a killer and a potentially suicidal person). Since the case was 'fresh" just few hours from the crime occurrence the whole mess was created.
Was it up to the captain? What about COs policies?
Here is the story...
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-...e-on-a-plane/1