Flydubai hijack probe: suspect cites 9/11 as pilot motive

What BBN said about it

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNine out of ten, Dale, and no refunds. Now the serious one. CNN reports an alleged Flydubai hijacker told investigators 9/11 pushed him toward flying.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCNN says early investigation findings show the suspect cited the attacks as the reason he became a pilot.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe are calling him alleged, because nobody has been convicted.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is heavy, Hank.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCNN's editor angle says it raises serious questions about the plot and aviation security, and that is the part people will care about.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, it's a flight. People just want to get to Dubai, eat a mediocre sandwich, and complain about the legroom.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat is unclear tonight is how the plot worked, or what changes follow. The summary does not say, so we will not guess.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'll offer an opinion, clearly labeled as one.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEvery traveler deserves to feel safe, and every airline owes them real answers instead of a cheerful announcement.

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    Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMeanwhile my airline announcement is just a guy saying our bags are somewhere in the building.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Kenji. That was a deeply upsetting comparison, and also probably accurate. We will follow the investigation as it develops.

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