During the 1970s, hijackings became an unsettling global phenomenon. A notable incident involved a Southern Airways flight, where hijackers held passengers and crew captive for over 24 hours, forcing the plane to crisscross the United States before heading to the Caribbean. The three perpetrators demanded a ransom of $10 million—equivalent to $48.8 million in 2025 […]
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