Flight Chaos

Some unfortunate people are still suffering the effects of war and here another senseless incident has occurred causing anguish (I am lost for better words) to those involved. Seems like some people enjoy death, others as well as their own. Fortunately, the horrible act was nipped in the bud.

The word "FOILED!" is splashed on The Star's front-page today in connection to a plot to blow up planes from Britain to the US.












LONDON:
FLIGHT CHAOS: Hundreds of thousands of travellers around the world were left stranded following the foiling of a terrorist plot to blow up planes flying between Britain and the United States.

The worst affected were those travelling in and out of Heathrow Airport where authorities imposed stringent rules on baggage especially carry-on bags.

> British police say they have arrested 21 people in London and Birmingham.

> Plot involved a “number of aircraft” and a “liquid chemical” device is believed to be involved.

> No hand luggage allowed on planes except essential items in see-through bags.

> Some European airlines cancelled flights to all British airports. Thousands of passengers stranded.

> US raises security alert on passenger planes to its highest level for the first time.

> US bans carrying of liquids on airplanes.

> LATEST ... British airports operator BAA said it has been given approval by air traffic control authorities to resume shorthaul flights.

More...The Star


The New Straits Times: Biggest terror threat since 9/11
Britain says foiled 'mass murder' plot to blow up planes


In the New York Times:

Pictures from The NY Times:
Armed policemen roamed the floor Thursday in Gatwick Airport near London.















Baby formula was one liquid allowed on flights on Thursday. An infant at Edinburgh airport kept a ready supply













Tightened security rules produced long lines and confusion at the San Francisco International Airport, and other airports across the United States Thursday.




















At Newark airport, Alex Quinterla repacked his suitcase after learning that certain items could not be kept in carry-on luggage.




















At Dulles International Airport outside Washington, a new warning for passengers.















Various liquids are now prohibited in carry-on bags




















Under the new rules, liquids cannot be taken through security checkpoints. A passenger at Dulles International Airport in Virginia quickly finished a bottle of water.














A passenger in Boston Thursday added her lipstick to a bin of confiscated items.




















Andrea Gomez, 30, of Miami, returning from London, went through customs at Kennedy Thursday holding a clear bag with her passport and other items, as British officials had required.




















Video from the NY Times:
Airport security tightens