piisfish 140 #1 August 10, 2006 this might be temporary.. but not only parachutes.. any hand luggage... QuoteAlert at UK Airports Media Statement 10 August 2006 Following this mornings police action, the Department for Transport have asked all UK airports to apply additional security measures designed to ensure passenger safety. These measures will prevent passengers from carrying hand luggage into the cabin of an aircraft with the following excepts (which must be placed in a plastic bag): pocket size wallets and pocket size purses plus contents (for example money, credit cards, identity cards etc (not handbags)) travel documents essential for the journey (for example passports and travel tickets) prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic spectacles and sunglasses, without cases contact lens holders, without bottles of solution for those travelling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger) sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight (nappies, wipes, creams and nappy disposal bags) female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed (eg tampons, pads, towels tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefsand wipes) keys (but no electrical key fobs) All passengers must be hand searched, and their footwear and all the items they are carrying must be x-ray screened. Pushchairs and walking aids must be x-ray screened, and only airport-provided wheelchairs may pass through the screening point. In addition to the above, all passengers boarding flights to the USA and all the items they are carrying, including those acquired after the central screening point, must be subjected to secondary search at the boarding gate. Any liquids discovered must be removed from the passenger. BAA wish to stress that these are precautionary measures. During the next few days airports will be extremely busy, therefore only those intending to fly should come to the airport. Passengers are also asked to use public transport to get to and from the airport wherever possible. Passengers are asked to be patient while these additional security measures are put in place. Delays are likely and passengers are therefore asked to allow extra time for their journey. Link : www.heathrowairport.com/portal/controller/dispatcher.jsp?CiID=0892c3a9863fc010VgnVCM10000036821c0a____&ChID=ac4597dc2eb12010VgnVCM100000147e120a____&Ct=B2C_CT_PRESS_RELEASE&CtID=a22889d8759a0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____&Ch=All+Press+Releases scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 August 10, 2006 Been following that all evening on both Fox and CNN news, over here on this side of the pond.... 20 possible aircraft were at terrorist risk?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 August 10, 2006 How much longer until we can't travel with any luggage at all and have to fly nekid? Its been a long time (nearly 10 years) since I've flown commercial, but I really wouldn't like to sit next to the folks that I had to sit next to last time, nekid.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 August 10, 2006 U.K., U.S.: Update: Flights to Britain canceled after authorities foil terror plot 10-Aug-2006 08:25:06 AM (GMT) FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) _ European carriers canceled flights Thursday to Britain, where airports were experiencing massive delays after authorities said they thwarted a terrorist plot to blow up aircraft in flight. Heathrow airport, the busiest airport in Europe, was closed to most European flights. The block on incoming traffic applied to flights of three hours or less, an airport spokesman said. Congestion was building up rapidly as authorities enforced strict new regulations banning most hand baggage. Passengers faced delays as tighter security was hastily enforced at the country's airports and additional measures were put in place for all flights, and British Airways said some flights were likely to be canceled. British authorities said they thwarted a terrorist plot to blow up ``a number of aircraft'' in mid-flight between the United States and Britain using explosives smuggled in hand luggage. Terrorists aimed to ``bring down a number of aircraft through mid-flight explosions, causing a considerable loss of life,'' Home Secretary John Reid said. Police arrested a number of people in London after an operation that lasted several months, but did not immediately say how many. The Department of Transport said passengers would not be allowed to carry any hand baggage on board any aircraft departing from any airport in the country. Laptop computers, mobile phones, iPods, and remote controls were among the items banned from being carried on board. Prescription medicines were permitted; as were eyeglasses but not their cases, the department said. Contact lenses could be taken aboard in their cases, but bottles of solution were banned. Passengers were also advised that no electrical or battery powered items including laptops and mobile phones could be carried into the cabin. The U.S. government raised its threat assessment to the highest level for commercial flights from Britain to the United States. German carrier Lufthansa said its morning and early afternoon flights to Britain were canceled because of ``logistical and not security'' reasons. No other Lufthansa flights were affected. Spain's Iberia said it had canceled four flights to Heathrow in total, and Italian carrier Alitalia stopped six flights through London _ four linking the city with Rome and two with Milan. Alitalia said it would decide later Thursday whether to continue the cancelations. ``For now, all flights to London Heathrow have been canceled,'' a Brussels international Airport official said. Editor's Note Airline disruptions Those planning to travel by air to or from this destination should check with their airline or travel agent immediately to reconfirm travel arrangements. If your flight has been canceled, request the next available flight. Traffic on roadways leading to airports may be considerably slower than normal. Airports are likely to become very crowded, and lines will be long. Allow a good measure of extra time to get to the airport, check in and go through security.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #5 August 10, 2006 Quotebut I really wouldn't like to sit next to the folks that I had to sit next to last time, nekid.that's when you have to be selective on the seating at checkin scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 August 10, 2006 Quotethat's when you have to be selective on the seating at checkin I bet that's what those folks were thinking about the 18 yr old me. Long hair and big sideburns. Nevermind the Spyderco tactical folder I had in my pocket. The security guy at DFW International looked at it and said "nice knife" as he handed it back to me. Of course this was in 1998.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #7 August 10, 2006 So what they're saying, essentially, is this: "We completely suck nuts at screening your luggage and there's been no point in doing it at all in the past, thus, in the face of alleged danger, we're just going to stop letting you bring shit on the plane at all"cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #8 August 10, 2006 Incidentally, I would rather not travel than do a transatlantic flight without something to do. Fuck that, as if air travel isn't mind numbing enough.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #9 August 10, 2006 inflight entertainment system ? red wine ? flight attendant ? lots of things to do besides sleeping...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #10 August 10, 2006 Quoteinflight entertainment system ? red wine ? flight attendant ? lots of things to do besides sleeping... The inflight system can only hold attention for so long, I don't drink, and flight attendants are all chosen based on experience and seniority these days, not looks like they should be. Whoever let political correctness onto airplanes needs a strapping.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #11 August 10, 2006 sudokuscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #12 August 10, 2006 QuoteSo what they're saying, essentially, is this: "We completely suck nuts at screening your luggage and there's been no point in doing it at all in the past, thus, in the face of alleged danger, we're just going to stop letting you bring shit on the plane at all" BINGO._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #13 August 10, 2006 Quotesudoku Seppuku?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #14 August 10, 2006 QuoteSo what they're saying, essentially, is this: "We completely suck nuts at screening your luggage and there's been no point in doing it at all in the past, thus, in the face of alleged danger, we're just going to stop letting you bring shit on the plane at all" I think it's more in the lines of "we've just uncovered some major stuff here, and we're not quite sure how they're planning on doing it, so, we'll play it safe for now". Except with a British accent, which, for some obscure reason, some US chicks still fall for... Go figure. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #15 August 10, 2006 QuoteHow much longer until we can't travel with any luggage at all and have to fly nekid? Its been a long time (nearly 10 years) since I've flown commercial, but I really wouldn't like to sit next to the folks that I had to sit next to last time, nekid. But what if you get the 350 pound woman whose fat overhangs your seat?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #16 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuotesudoku Seppuku? good one grue... oh and btw: no carryon luggage is just stupid... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #17 August 10, 2006 Quote But what if you get the 350 pound woman whose fat overhangs your seat? Then you obviously haven't used AirTroductions._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #18 August 10, 2006 QuoteHow much longer until we can't travel with any luggage at all and have to fly nekid? Its been a long time (nearly 10 years) since I've flown commercial, but I really wouldn't like to sit next to the folks that I had to sit next to last time, nekid. dont give them any Ideas and if you dont want to fly naked you could end up buying a 50 dollar paper gown from the airport consesion standSO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 August 10, 2006 Thanks piisfish! This is good info to have for the teams traveling back from the World Meet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #20 August 10, 2006 QuoteQuote But what if you get the 350 pound woman whose fat overhangs your seat? Then you obviously haven't used AirTroductions. ohhh nice plugYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #21 August 10, 2006 I have my moments. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 805 #22 August 10, 2006 too bad it isn't working... hopefully just slammed right now...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #23 August 10, 2006 Quote ohhh nice plug You missed me by about 30 seconds in the pub, I was in the bathroom cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #24 August 10, 2006 Quotetoo bad it isn't working... hopefully just slammed right now...? Yes it is - Worked for me without a problem..._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 805 #25 August 10, 2006 I get a constant opening page message...but no page... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
