FLIGHT SENT BACK ON TERROR FEAR, U.S. OFFICIALS SAY

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US security officials continue to deter airlines and flights that arouse security concerns. An in-bound flight from Mexico, that remained unidentified, was returned so that passengers could be screened properly. Air France canceled six flights the previous week because suspected terrorists might be on the flights. A British Airways flight to Dulles was delayed after it arrived at the airport because Transportation Security Administration investigators need to check out certain passengers and luggage. The US continues to coordinate security operations with other aviation authorities to insure that a terrorist operation is not using a particular flight route and airline to a designated city.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Airline passengers, United States. Transportation Security Administration

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Terror Alert Is Raised to 'High,' Increasing Scrutiny of Travelers

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The Bush administration has raised the terror alert from yellow to orange for the Christmas and New Year holiday period based on terrorism intelligence. Holiday travelers can anticipate stricter safety measures at airports and on airlines. New York City has maintained high counterterrorism standards, but is enforcing even more intense patrols at various locations throughout the five boroughs that include bridges, tunnels, airports, and landmarks. Homeland Security director Tom Ridge announced the importance of the higher alert despite the fact there is no specific attack that is anticipated.

United States, New York, New Year, New York, New York, Security systems industry, Holidays, Christmas

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Airlines Ground 6 Flights to U.S. Over Concerns About Terrorism

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Air France and British Airways cancelled six flights between Europe and the US over the weekend due to US reports of possible terrorist attacks. Because the US demanded the presence of marshals on the flights before they could land in the US, British and French officials decided to cancel the flights. British Airways stopped Flight 223 from London to Dulles, and Flight 207 from London to Miami. Air France refused to fly Flight 26 from Paris to Washington scheduled for Sunday and Monday.

United Kingdom, Hijacking of aircraft, Aircraft hijacking, British Airways PLC

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