1. the crime of hijacking an aircraft

Examples

• The skyjacking incident forced the plane to land at an unscheduled airport.
• Airport security was increased following several skyjacking attempts in the 1970s.
• The passengers were held hostage during the skyjacking.
• International laws were strengthened to combat skyjacking.
• The skyjacking was resolved peacefully after negotiations.
• Media coverage of the skyjacking dominated the news for days.