Reply #123: I don't know...

[LanternWaste]

To Rule The Waves didn't deal with aircraft-- either civilian or military, it was specific to the general history of western naval warfare, so I can't really answer your question other than with a guess.

My guess is no, as the vast majority of military chartered aircraft are requisitioned to do one thing-- transport. And as soldiers during transport are not combat ready as would be our fictional marines stationed on a commercial ship as per your scenario, I would imagine that those specific airlines are not covered by U.S. 9or international) military rules of engagement, and their concomitant treaties.

Chartered aircraft are not actually requisitioned, but "rented"-- seats paid for by the U.S. govt., and flown with civilian passengers also. It would seem to that if military personnel were *stationed* on a private aircraft rather than simply using it for transit, it may then become a war plane.

Just answering...

:shrug:

edit: spelling