Yeah, now it’s one attacker that makes it far more likely it’s MH. Could still be self-radicalised etc but far less likely to be CT, one attacker, no fake vest etc.
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Depends on time between you and attacker i guess. Also what sort of weapon we are talking. Stanley knife… nasty, machette nasty, but needs space.
But i would be grabbbing any umbrella especially.
Opening it and having them stab through it. You can then use it to support twisting their arm out the way as they shouldnt be able to see anything and so be uncordinated.
Best if you can elicit help from another passenger.
Or use an old person walking stick.
If there is a bar trolley. Great. Hot water. Glass bottles. Even a beer can smashed open with the edge stamped down and over to make a sharp edge.
Anything glass, smashed wrapped in a piece of clothing to hold.
Use a suitcase as a heavy object to throw. Not the best, but better than nothing.
Frankly i would be looking for anything and everything.
… but then, i carry foot long heavy duty cable ties in my flight case… just in case.
None of this just use some belts or a few ties nonsense. For repairs.
Just in case you’re in the mood for some kidnapping or what?
You need to be careful about what you admit to carrying for which potential purpose. Though I’m sure the ties are for unexpected repairs to your luggage and not for securing a HVT.
I know how I’d like to think I’d react if caught in that scenario, but I also know quite well that you simply don’t know how you’re going to react until it happens to you.
During the semi-recent hostage rescue issue in Peru, I was quite a bit more hesitant than I thought I’d be.
Yes exactly that…
Repairing my aged flight case.
Or strapping down loose items.
…
Half the people i operate with, carry an assortment of items. For repairs.
Especially if they need to take place at extended range from divert.
Its always 2 hours from the Azores when a repair is needed. Like the broken item knows 
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Absolutely.
I have no doubt i would poop the bed. Get slashed and then flail around like an idiot. I am not and for the record very explicitly not, the 2nd man in through the balcony window!
Just thought it worth adding a fee more items to the possible list of availables, rather than relying on the classic fire extinguisher.
?eh??
High Value Target.