This morning on WRKO Scott Allen Miller had the head of TSA Boston. He said that she flew from Pakistan through Dubai and when she hit Heathrow she was in the secure area. Evidently she was not searched before boarding the United flight. Seems they only search about 50% of passengers at the gate and it's random. It's also patently ABSURD!!!!!
Performing Arabic language comprehensive web search on this woman woman, this 'real piece of artwork', as we speak! :-)
I agree.
I was searched, as were all passenger flying on this flight ,before being allowed into the waiting area of the gate,despite being in a secured area and having been searched three times prior to arriving at the gate checkpoint.
I still think that German Airport security took things more seriously then the British airport security.
Thanks, first I've seen that.
The Guardian article referenced earlier was the only one I'd seen with the info that her trip hadn't originated in London. That article stated Dubai as starting point, I believe.
But in light of today's info, it makes sense she was coming from Pakistan.
Looks like she waited until the last leg of the trip --when she was on an American carrier (United)-- to have her little "panic attack."