AIRCRAFT BOMBING PLOT DISRUPTED: Scotland Yard (Heathrow in chaos) - Airliners-India

tayara mechanici · Member

RE: AIRCRAFT BOMBING PLOT DISRUPTED: Scotland Yard (Heathrow in chaos)

Akshay · Member

http://http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1781506,001302420000.htm

A major terror plot uncovered in Britain that led to global panic was not imminent as stated earlier and claims that up to 10 planes may have been targeted was exaggerated, says The New York Times.

In an exhaustive investigation into the probe still underway in Britain and other countries, the daily says there was no evidence that the suspects who were taken into custody on Aug 10 were preparing to strike.

British Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff had suggested in the wake of the arrests that the suspected plot was imminent and that it was "getting really quite close to the execution stage".

The daily said interviews with high-ranking British and European and American officials showed that "the plot did not appear to be in its final stages.

"Instead, the reactions of Britain and the US were driven less by information about a specific, imminent attack than that other, unidentified terrorists might strike in the wake of the arrests..."

"In fact, two and a half weeks since the inquiry became public, British investigators have still not determined whether there was a target date for the attacks, how many planes were to be involved or how many suicide bombers were intended to be abroad each plane. British officials said the estimate of 10 planes was speculative and exaggerated."

The Times said despite charges against the accused, officials "are still unsure of one critical question: whether any of the suspects was technically capable of assembling and detonating liquid explosives while airborne".

Regards, Akshay

the_380 · Member

British airport disruption costs BA 40 million pounds

by Ben Perry Tue Sep 5, 11:11 AM ET

LONDON (AFP) - British Airways has said that the disruption caused by increased security at airports after the foiling of an alleged terror plot last month cost the company about 40 million pounds (59 million euros, 76 million dollars).

BA's share price rebounded after the announcement Tuesday, however, with dealers noting that the figure was at the low end of analyst estimates of between 40 and 50 million pounds.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060905/bs_afp/britainusattacks_060905151121

karatecatman · Member

New baggage rules

www.uninews.com

UK aviation security measures changed
New Delhi, Sept.22 (UNI): The UK Department for Transport has announced changes to the UK’s aviation security measures, notably increases to the size of cabin baggage that can be taken onboard an aircraft. The changes came into effect today, a British High Commission release said. All passengers starting their journey at a UK airport and those transferring from international flights at a UK airport are required to be aware of the following:
Cabin Baggage
One item only of cabin baggage is permitted through the airport security search point, the dimensions of this item must not exceed: a maximum length of 56 cm, width of 45 cm and depth of 25 cm (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.). Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened.
Mobility aids
Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are permitted but will be screened.
Liquids
No liquids of any type are permitted through the airport security search point, other than the following items:
Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as it is verified as authentic. Medicines in solid form continue to be permitted.
Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger).
To help their progress through search points, passengers are advised not to include items capable of containing liquids (e.g. bottles, flasks, tubes, cans, plastic containers etc.) in their cabin baggage.
The definition of liquids includes gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, e.g. toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols, etc.
Large electrical items / Laptops
Laptops and other large electrical items (e.g. a large hairdryer) have to be removed from cabin baggage and screened separately. (Note: a laptop bag will be regarded as your one item that is allowed in the cabin).
Musical instruments
Musical instruments which do not fit in the permitted cabin baggage size (maximum length of 56 cm, width of 45 cm and depth of 25 cm (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.)) are allowed as a second item of cabin baggage, and will need to be screened. Larger instruments (e.g. cellos) are also permitted into the cabin following screening. However, passengers should check with their airlines if special arrangements (e.g. purchasing an extra seat) for these large instruments need to be made.
Oversized baggage
All other items of oversized luggage are required to be placed in the aircraft hold.
Flights to the US
Passengers boarding flights to the USA and items they are carrying, including those acquired after the central screening point, will be subjected to secondary search at the gate. Any liquids discovered will be removed from the passenger.
If passengers have any questions on their travel arrangements or security in place at airports they should contact the airport or their airline.