Yes, some of this has to be an exercise in how far people can be pushed.
That said, I wondered if in this case there was reason- could it be the hands on heads was because someone was transmitting / receiving something on the plane- a search underway? Or like the Belarussian journalist- plane stopped for an arrest. Just guessing around really...
Seems like it is more of a test of compliance. Next it will be pat your head while you rub your belly because "safety."
Yes, some of this has to be an exercise in how far people can be pushed.
That said, I wondered if in this case there was reason- could it be the hands on heads was because someone was transmitting / receiving something on the plane- a search underway? Or like the Belarussian journalist- plane stopped for an arrest. Just guessing around really...