'Plot to blow up planes' foiled [UK TERROR THREAT LEVEL RAISED TO IMMINENT{U.S.raised terror level)

BBC News ^ | Thursday, 10 August 2006, 05:06 GMT 06:06 UK | Unknown

[gary_b_UK]

A major terrorist plot to blow up planes in mid-flight has been disrupted by police, Scotland Yard says.

It is thought the plan was to detonate explosive devices smuggled on board aircraft in hand luggage.

During the night, police arrested a number of people in London after a counter-terrorist operation they said had lasted several months.

Police believe the attacks would have been particularly targeted at flights from the UK to the US.

The Department for Transport said security at all UK airports has been increased.

Passengers on all flights will not be allowed to take any hand luggage on to any flights in the UK.

Only the barest essentials - including passports and wallets - will be allowed to be carried on board in transparent plastic bags.

[onyx]

LOL -- I can't! Not at this late hour...lol.

[The Red Zone]

The *CHILDISH* thing is to not profile.

[blam]

"Welcome to the thread; we're in handwringing mode."

I can see.

I wonder if I should call and wake my BIL in Indy, he owns a large travel agency there?

[Allegra]

This is DEADLY serious!

Yes, we're all monitoring these developments here.

(Where things are also quite crazy...)

[NorthWoody]

How exactly will restricting carry-on items, or flying altogether, "crater our economy"? What have you ever accomplished on a flight that couldn't have been done via electronic communication?

The money all changes hands electronically anyway.

[daybreakcoming]

Watching CNNi now and the crowds. A lot of people could be killed right there. I'm thinking they just need to shut down for the day. I mean, with this going on - would you insist on flying today?

[djf]

Talk about strange.

Years back I got an urge to start stockpiling food, water, and med supplies.
It was one week before 9/11 and you can bet yur behind I was freaked silly about it.

And about mid month in July I got the feeling I should redouble my efforts.

[Jrabbit]

I would not be getting on an airplane out of there....no way. I am a complete coward.....wimpering mass of cowardness when it comes to flying...anywhere.

[A CA Guy]

Being Muslim is a description these days.

[onyx]

My head is pounding --- I will lie down on the couch --- not going upstairs to bed tonight.

[Petronski]

The *CHILDISH* thing is to not profile.

Can you not imagine a caucasian muslim radical? Your profiling is useless against a blond muslim with a suntan.

[The Red Zone]

There are things that people will not risk to baggage handlers.

[Howlin]

That might be a good idea...he's gonna need to be up and running shortly.

To: Howlin; All

Sky News/FNC: 2 more being sought, 4 airports in UK involved. All inbound flights to the UK are to be suspended. Hijackers were traveling on 4 consecutive flights.

All passengers advised not to travel from Heathrow today.

5 posted on 08/10/2006 3:55:28 AM EDT by STARWISE

[STARWISE]

Sky News/FNC: 2 more being sought, 4 airports in UK involved. All inbound flights to the UK are to be suspended. Hijackers were traveling on 4 consecutive flights.

[The Red Zone]

El-Al manages to vet out this kind of thing.

[Chena]

Hang in there, sweetie, you're doing a marvelous job. I'm going to have to lie down soon but I'll be keeping the t.v. on, volume turned up, and one eye open.

[nopardons]

Oh gee......please stay safe, Allegra!

[Velveeta]

I bet it's busy out there.

[Petronski]

El-Al manages to vet out this kind of thing.

So far...

Meanwhile, what do you imagine are their total passenger miles per year?

[Mo1]

I will lie down on the couch --- not going upstairs to bed tonight.

I'll be doing the same

[richiehass]

I can't! I'm laughing too hard!