Is this really true?
I searched the internet but had trouble finding anything conclusive on this matter. I guess it makes sense for the safety of commercial jet passengers.
I assume that a prison transport plane would be the most useful option. But even in that case, can they still refuse to fly?
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> can they still refuse to fly?
Wrong question.
Of course anyone can always refuse anything (usually).
The question is, do they have an obligation to obey an order to fly / enter a plane against their consent. Even prisoners are still human beings with human rights. They have the right to free speech, for example. 'Refusal' is part of that right.
If they do have that obligation, what creates it, and how?
The other question is, even if they don't have such an obligation, would the so-called 'authorities' just force the prisoner to fly anyway or not..?
Maybe it's better if we live the kind of life that we never find the answer to this type of questions.
Deniro's character was a bounty hunter not a law enforcement official therefore the airline could refuse him. They have to take the well being of the other passengers into account.
If a law enforcement official showed up with the proper papers and restraints then they could force him on the plane.
Jack presented himself to the flight crew as a FBI agent.
shareI don't think an FBI agent could just present himself at the gate and compel the pilot to transport a prisoner in that condition. It would have to be arranged in advance and I suspect a court order might be needed. Even in that case, I still don't think that they could force it if the prisoner is having a panic attack. The pilot in command is the ultimate authority over anything that might threaten the safety of the aircraft and passengers.
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