Most likely this guy originated in Lagos, Kano, or Abuja flew on KLM to AMS. Then he connected to his Northwest flight to Detroit. When flying this route, all you do is go through a quick re-screening at the European airport before flying to the US.
Regardless of whether or not this guy is on a list, somebody effed up big time. He was carrying explosives and somehow got through and boarded. We should thank God Almighty that this attempt failed.
Thanks for the info. On US flights that make a stop, we stay on the aircraft. Of course, no customs searches between flights (yet).
My brother used the Athens airport as a great example of a smuggling route, when he was in the security business.
Still, if the creep got off the plane, even for an aircraft cleaning and a re-screening, then security should have found some signs of explosives.
Or not. Another weak link to be exploited.