Plot to blow up transatlantic flights foiled

[jaerdaph]

Here's the related article on CNN, the channel where I originally saw the talking head who mentioned the technology to detect liquid explosives and the failure to implement them in US airports:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/08/10/terror.newthreat.ap/index.html

 

[Jdvn1]

"Bomb experts and troubleshooters for airline security interviewed by The Associated Press said mobile phones, computers, wrist watches or anything else with a battery should be prohibited from flights."

 

[12rounds]

That should make heart-patients with a battery-powered pacemaker a wee bit unhappy!

 

[dragonhead]

In Canada here they are banning everything - toothpaste, hairgel, cosmetics, etc. All liquids, esentually. The only thing you are allowed is baby forumla and perscription medicine

It's pretty crazy, but it's necessary - these people will try anything to terrorise you, which is too bad. Yet again the actions of a few affect all.

its the same in america. the international flight forbid it, so you feel your pain