'Real and Definite Threat' Caused BA Flight Cancellation

The Scotsman ^ | Jan 02 2004 | By Caroline Gammell, PA News

[oceanview]

we've talked about that on other threads. I believe they do not know who the people are. If they did, they wouldn't cancel the flight until everyone boarded (including the bomber), and then stopped the takeoff and searched suspicious passengers.

[Happy2BMe]

I've scanned a couple of hundred posts now and still can't find any references to Ahkmed, Muhammed, or Osama.

What gives?

[BulletBobCo]

What was the pattern last night? Is there a storm nearby? Wind patterns different or anything tonight?

A number of factors can be involved. The jet stream can change, or flow control from air traffic control could require that the flight enters the approach through a different "gate" in the sky. Being that this flight was delayed, this could be the case in order that planes are sequenced to land with the least amount of delay.

[Malsua]

>>Let's say AQ wanted to simultaneously detonate explosions in DC and NYC via radio remote control. You'd most likely need line-of-sight to do it reliably<<

Just curious, why would anyone bother?

Attach the ringer wires of a cell-phone to an opto-isolated circuit and the tiny ringer speaker/Piezo could be used to easily trigger any voltage you needed. Have the numbers pre-programmed on 2 phones, hit the send buttons at the same time...good night Irene.

[nicmarlo]

So, it's not unusual that their flight pattern deviates....given the conditions. Makes sense.

[BulletBobCo]

I noticed that the flight has started decending abit early. Normally decent doesn't start until around 100-150 miles out. Currently the flight is at Flight Level 200 or 20,000 feet.

[LikeLight]

225 over Eastern PA now . . .

[Quilla]

I have a friend who is a flight reservationist for Delta Airlines. About 5 years ago she married an Islamic man from Morocco.

About a year ago, I was listening to Michael Reagan's radio program. I was driving late at night, alone, and the AM station's reception was fair at best. He was speaking about the hundreds of American women who have been courted (targeted) by Muslim men for marriage and the accompanying citizenship. He theorized that these men are establishing cells here in the states. I don't know if the poor reception added to the eeriness of the story, but I was truly frightened listening that night.

[LikeLight]

This one's a 747-400 . . .

[WestCoastGal]

Just reported on Fox that France is willing to give us their passenger lists one hour prior to take off now. Holy mad cow I didn't know we were not advised of their passenger lists before this?? Also, we are working with others to get their cooperation.

Local report here from LAX is that AeroMexico officials say that flight may not go tonight either.

Flight 225 is now over New Jersey.

[nicmarlo]

where are you looking at the info? I'm on the cheap tickets tracking the plane....it doesn't give out any info.

[WestCoastGal]

Oops make that Pennsylvania re: BA225

[BulletBobCo]

Flightview.com is a good site.

[nicmarlo]

cheaptickets now showing it's nearly over Reading Muni., PA

[WestCoastGal]

Thanks : )

[nicmarlo]

That's good info. thanks.

[nicmarlo]

that's a good link, too!

[BulletBobCo]

Go here to see a nice picture of the type of aircraft arriving.