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10 Airlines That Faced History's Deadliest Terrorist Attacks and Hijackings

From high-stakes Cold War hostage standoffs to catastrophic mid-air bombings, commercial aviation has faced harrowing acts of terrorism. Here are the 10 major airlines most heavily impacted by hijackings and attacks that reshaped global airport security.

5 Oct 2026

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  1. Pan American World Airways Boeing 747 in service at Frankfurt Airport with iconic blue globe tail fin.
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From high-stakes Cold War hostage standoffs to catastrophic mid-air bombings, commercial aviation has faced harrowing acts of terrorism. Here are the 10 major airlines most heavily impacted by hijackings and attacks that reshaped global airport security.

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