“‘That guy was really strong and was really resisting … We had a hard time holding him down. It was total teamwork.’ Ghookasian asked a flight attendant for some zip ties or duct tape, and the flight attendant produced some zip ties. Ghookasian, who said he has first aid and counter-terrorism training, said he didn’t have time to be scared, he just reacted and used his instincts.” Over the weekend, a flight from LA to Boston devolved into chaos as a violent traveler tried to stab a flight attendant and open the plane’s emergency exit before being subdued by a quick-acting group of passengers. AP: How passengers teamed up to restrain man on chaotic flight.

+ While there’s no shortage of stories of passengers attempting to open a plane door, luckily, “no human is a match for the tremendous pressure holding the door in place.” WaPo (Gift Article): No, unruly passenger: You can’t physically open a plane door midflight. (Too bad the same pressure doesn’t apply to reclining seats.)