02-07-2014, 05:21 PM
Despite all of the bad press, someone really really really wanted to get to Sochi.
A Ukranian passenger reportedly attempted to hijack a plane en-route to Istanbul today.
He allegedly claimed to have a bomb and demanded the pilot take him to Sochi for the opening ceremonies.
The plane was safely landed in Istanbul, as planned, and the man was arrested by Turkish officials. It doesn't appear that he actually had any weapons to carry out his threats.
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So, we're off. The Opening Ceremonies focused on Russian history and a welcome to Sochi; international marketing.
I really hope the events are safe and well organized and the Winter Olympics are a success; lotta athletes have been working for years to compete.
A Ukranian passenger reportedly attempted to hijack a plane en-route to Istanbul today.
He allegedly claimed to have a bomb and demanded the pilot take him to Sochi for the opening ceremonies.
The plane was safely landed in Istanbul, as planned, and the man was arrested by Turkish officials. It doesn't appear that he actually had any weapons to carry out his threats.
So, we're off. The Opening Ceremonies focused on Russian history and a welcome to Sochi; international marketing.
I really hope the events are safe and well organized and the Winter Olympics are a success; lotta athletes have been working for years to compete.