noun
- plural of skyjacking; acts of unlawfully seizing control of an aircraft in flight
Examples
- The 1970s saw a dramatic increase in skyjackings worldwide.
- Airport security was enhanced to prevent skyjackings.
- Several skyjackings occurred during that turbulent decade.
- International cooperation helped reduce the number of skyjackings.
- The documentary examined famous skyjackings from aviation history.
- New safety protocols were implemented after multiple skyjackings.