The \"Rest of the Story\" behind the British Airways flight cancellations...
From the NY Times:
[ QUOTE ]
In another indication of the turmoil resulting from the increased security
measures, an American official said that the cancellation of the British
Airways flights was not in response to United States safety concerns, but
rather was prompted by the refusal of British pilots to fly with armed marshals
on board. The United States put other nations on notice earlier this week that
it would not allow certain suspicious flights into its airspace without armed
marshals on board.
In addition to the flight cancellations, foreign airliners have been escorted
into American airspace by F-16 military fighters, and a Mexican flight from
Mexico City to Los Angeles was turned around in mid-air.
The events have left both domestic security officials and international
travelers on edge over the prospect of another attack by Al Qaeda. American
officials said they were determined to avoid the kind of missed warning signs
that preceded the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, even if it meant inconveniencing
travelers.[ QUOTE ]
From the NY Times:
[ QUOTE ]
In another indication of the turmoil resulting from the increased security
measures, an American official said that the cancellation of the British
Airways flights was not in response to United States safety concerns, but
rather was prompted by the refusal of British pilots to fly with armed marshals
on board. The United States put other nations on notice earlier this week that
it would not allow certain suspicious flights into its airspace without armed
marshals on board.
In addition to the flight cancellations, foreign airliners have been escorted
into American airspace by F-16 military fighters, and a Mexican flight from
Mexico City to Los Angeles was turned around in mid-air.
The events have left both domestic security officials and international
travelers on edge over the prospect of another attack by Al Qaeda. American
officials said they were determined to avoid the kind of missed warning signs
that preceded the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, even if it meant inconveniencing
travelers.[ QUOTE ]