Security Heightened After Foiled Bombing Plot
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British Police Charge 11 in Aug. 10 Terrorism Case()
August 21, 2006 London officials have charged 11 people in relation to a terrorist plot that officials say was meant to blow up airliners flying from Britain to the United States. Police say that in addition to the evidence that led to the initial arrests on Aug. 10, they have found bomb-making equipment and so-called "martyrdom videos."
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Q&A: Elevated Threat Brings New Rules for Fliers()
August 16, 2006 If you're planning to fly in the foreseeable future, brace yourself for big changes at the airport. Here's a look at what you can and can't carry on, what to expect at security checkpoints, what happens if your flight is canceled and what long-term air security changes lie ahead.
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What the Air-Traffic Alert Means for Passengers()
August 10, 2006 U.S. authorities have declared a red alert --the highest alert level -- for air traffic between the United States and Great Britain. The alert level is orange for the rest of U.S. aviation. All U.S. air travelers are banned from carrying liquids and gels on board. The prohibitions will be in place until screening processes can be reassessed.
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How to Pack for Air Travel During a 'Red Alert'()
August 10, 2006 U.S. airports have changed the rules about what travelers are allowed to bring on planes, following news of an alleged terrorist plot targeting transatlantic flights from Britain to the United States.
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Alleged Plot Prompts Delays at U.S. Airports()
August 10, 2006 News that British authorities thwarted a terrorist plan to blow up airplanes flying from the United Kingdom to the U.S. has sparked increased security and significant delays at American airports.
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U.S. Raises Airline Threat Level to Highest Level()
August 10, 2006 The U.S. government issues its highest terrorism alert ever for commercial flights from Britain to the United States early Thursday after a terror plot was disrupted in London, with a specific concern for tourist-filled flights to major U.S. cities.
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U.K. Uncovers 'Advanced' Bomb Plot; U.S. Targeted()
August 10, 2006 British authorities say they have thwarted a terrorist plot to simultaneously blow up several aircraft to the United States using explosives smuggled in hand luggage, averting what police described as "mass murder on an unimaginable scale."
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