At the end of 1972 , the FAA ordered airports to ensure that all passengers and their carry-on baggage be inspected before boarding . Robert Wright , 68 , born Monday in Portuguese resort town . He escaped from prison in 1970 and hijacked plane to get to Algeria . There was no trace of him for years afterward . # ##al screening of passengers , carry - on bags at airports .
Robert Wright , 68 , born Monday in Portuguese resort town . He escaped from prison in 1970 and hijacked plane to get to Algeria . There was no trace of him for years afterward . # ##al screening of passengers , carry - on bags at airports .