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Old 26th Mar 2015, 23:19
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igs942
 
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Unfortunately, the only thing that will 100% solve the security issue in this particular scenario will never happen due to cost as it would require a redesign of the nose of all aircraft to:

  1. Move the forward bulkhead and external door back a metre or so towards the tail to accommodate a bunk in the cockpit
  2. Install piddle bags in the cockpit (obv. the cheapest part)
  3. Replace the internal door with a refreshment/meal hatch
  4. Install a separate flight crew external door forward of the passenger door

I'd rather pay for an air marshal to spend the duration of the flight in the jumpseat...
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