[glock rocks]

I wonder if the French concerns had anything to do with a request from the American Embassy...

msnbc was saying that state and the white house had been in touch earlier today with the french govt concerning being more vigilant.

[mewzilla]

Somehow I doubt that the intell involved and the requests made originated with the French...

[Spok]

msnbc was saying that state and the white house had been in touch earlier today with the french govt concerning being more vigilant.

You mean counting headscarves isn't enough?

[johnnyjumpstart]

Reuters is reporting that the flights were cancelled after intelligence indicated that terrorists had in fact infiltrated Air France. In addition, MSNBC has reported that a check of the passenger lists on one of the flights turned up a known terrorist suspect.