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The Unremarkable Passenger
- A man, described as ordinary and forgettable, boarded flight 305.
- Using the alias "Dan Cooper", he purchased a one-way ticket to Seattle without showing ID.
The Comic Book Connection
- The hijacker's alias, "Dan Cooper", might be linked to a Belgian comic book.
- The comic features a character named Dan Cooper, a pilot and daredevil who performs similar feats.
Skyjacking Surge
- The rise in air travel popularity in the 1970s led to an increase in skyjackings.
- Lax airport security, due to airlines prioritizing passenger numbers over safety, contributed to this.