How do you force a passenger plane down, they can’t just shoot a civilian aircraft if the pilots refuse?

Question

How do you force a passenger plane down, they can’t just shoot a civilian aircraft if the pilots refuse?

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Answer 1

Specifically in this case, they called in a bomb threat. Which gives them justification to send up an “escort” fighter jet to ensure the “safety” of all the passengers on board and force the plane down. In other words, they lie in such a way that the airline can’t afford to refuse.