Northwest Airlines, Hijacker Friendly

“Our customers have indicated it would be preferable to have a real knife,” Northwest spokeswoman Mary Stanik said.”

Since Sept. 11, all passengers, first-class or coach, have been provided a plastic knife. Now Hijackers would be wise (sic) to foot the bill for a first class ticket because they are now being provided a stainless steel knife (along with the stainless fork and spoon). No need to smuggle box cutters if you fly first class.

Read the rest of the article at the Houston Chronicle.