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| Passengers on US-bound flights from Britain are facing delays and extra security measures after a man was charged with trying to blow up a plane. | Passengers on US-bound flights from Britain are facing delays and extra security measures after a man was charged with trying to blow up a plane. |
| Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, targeted a Detroit-bound flight with explosives hidden in his clothes, it is claimed. | Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, targeted a Detroit-bound flight with explosives hidden in his clothes, it is claimed. |
| Police are searching several London properties linked to the Nigerian ex-University College London student. | Police are searching several London properties linked to the Nigerian ex-University College London student. |
| Travellers are undergoing "pat-down" searches before boarding and being restricted to one item of hand luggage. | Travellers are undergoing "pat-down" searches before boarding and being restricted to one item of hand luggage. |
| US authorities introduced the measures, along with a ban on leaving seats in the hour before landing, after a man tried to ignite explosives as Northwest Airlines Flight 253 from Amsterdam approached Detroit on Friday. | US authorities introduced the measures, along with a ban on leaving seats in the hour before landing, after a man tried to ignite explosives as Northwest Airlines Flight 253 from Amsterdam approached Detroit on Friday. |
| He was overpowered by passengers before the device, understood to contain about 80g of high explosive, detonated. | He was overpowered by passengers before the device, understood to contain about 80g of high explosive, detonated. |
| US FLIGHT ADVICE Only one item of hand luggage, including items bought airsideBA and Virgin Atlantic not charging to check in extra hand luggageCheck in wrapped presentsPassengers subject to "pat-down" searches before boarding, on top of usual security checksCustomers to remain seated during final hour of flightNo access to hand luggage and a ban on leaving possessions or blankets on laps during this hour Father warned about 'jet bomber' 'Attack' raises fresh security fears | US FLIGHT ADVICE Only one item of hand luggage, including items bought airsideBA and Virgin Atlantic not charging to check in extra hand luggageCheck in wrapped presentsPassengers subject to "pat-down" searches before boarding, on top of usual security checksCustomers to remain seated during final hour of flightNo access to hand luggage and a ban on leaving possessions or blankets on laps during this hour Father warned about 'jet bomber' 'Attack' raises fresh security fears |
| It is alleged that Mr Abdulmutallab spent about 20 minutes in the toilet before trying to set off a device moulded around his body, which had apparently passed undetected through airport checks. | It is alleged that Mr Abdulmutallab spent about 20 minutes in the toilet before trying to set off a device moulded around his body, which had apparently passed undetected through airport checks. |
| Transport Secretary Lord Adonis told the BBC: "We've agreed with the US authorities' enhanced search regimes for passengers on flights to and from the United States. | Transport Secretary Lord Adonis told the BBC: "We've agreed with the US authorities' enhanced search regimes for passengers on flights to and from the United States. |
| "They will lead to delays in flights to the US, which I'm sure passengers will understand in the circumstances." | "They will lead to delays in flights to the US, which I'm sure passengers will understand in the circumstances." |
| He said Britain would consider ramping up airport security, including having more air marshals on board. | He said Britain would consider ramping up airport security, including having more air marshals on board. |
| UK airport operator BAA confirmed that passengers flying to the US would face increased searches before boarding and advised they leave extra time to check in. | UK airport operator BAA confirmed that passengers flying to the US would face increased searches before boarding and advised they leave extra time to check in. |
| At London's Heathrow Airport, US-bound flights have been delayed by about an hour but a spokesman said things were going "as smoothly as could be expected". | At London's Heathrow Airport, US-bound flights have been delayed by about an hour but a spokesman said things were going "as smoothly as could be expected". |
| Flights out of Manchester were delayed by up to two hours, although few travellers were complaining, said BBC reporter Nick Ravenscroft. | Flights out of Manchester were delayed by up to two hours, although few travellers were complaining, said BBC reporter Nick Ravenscroft. |
| A British Airways spokesman said: "We apologise to passengers for any delays to their journeys. Safety and security are our top priorities and will not be compromised." | A British Airways spokesman said: "We apologise to passengers for any delays to their journeys. Safety and security are our top priorities and will not be compromised." |
| Those flying out on Saturday praised the airline for sending text messages warning of the new rules in advance. | Those flying out on Saturday praised the airline for sending text messages warning of the new rules in advance. |
| 'Check-in strain' | 'Check-in strain' |
| Simon Calder, travel editor of the Independent, told the BBC about 25,000 people were leaving the UK on 100 daily US-bound flights. | Simon Calder, travel editor of the Independent, told the BBC about 25,000 people were leaving the UK on 100 daily US-bound flights. |
| "There's going to be more strain on the check-in desks, lots of people turning up at the airports don't know the new rule and of course there's lots of repacking," he said. | "There's going to be more strain on the check-in desks, lots of people turning up at the airports don't know the new rule and of course there's lots of repacking," he said. |
| Mr Calder added that if the pat-downs were extended to all flights, it would get "very slow in terms of processing people". | Mr Calder added that if the pat-downs were extended to all flights, it would get "very slow in terms of processing people". |
| Mr Abdulmutallab is said to have been an engineering student at University College London between 2005 and 2008. | Mr Abdulmutallab is said to have been an engineering student at University College London between 2005 and 2008. |
| But according to Whitehall sources he was denied a new visa this summer by the UK Border Agency after attempting to apply for a course at a bogus college. | But according to Whitehall sources he was denied a new visa this summer by the UK Border Agency after attempting to apply for a course at a bogus college. |
| The plane was carrying 278 passengers | The plane was carrying 278 passengers |
| The Metropolitan Police have been searching a flat at an apartment block where he is said to have lived in Mansfield Street, Marylebone, and other properties in the capital. | The Metropolitan Police have been searching a flat at an apartment block where he is said to have lived in Mansfield Street, Marylebone, and other properties in the capital. |
| Officers have removed several items for examination, although the search is being scaled down as officers try to identify any of Mr Abdulmutallab's associates. | Officers have removed several items for examination, although the search is being scaled down as officers try to identify any of Mr Abdulmutallab's associates. |
| It has emerged that his father, a prominent Nigerian banker, flagged up to US authorities concerns about his son's extreme views. | It has emerged that his father, a prominent Nigerian banker, flagged up to US authorities concerns about his son's extreme views. |
| The suspect may also have been on the radar of UK intelligence but did not cause American officials serious concern and so was not on the US no-fly list. | The suspect may also have been on the radar of UK intelligence but did not cause American officials serious concern and so was not on the US no-fly list. |
| It is understood one of the British authorities' key priorities will be to check whether he has cropped up in the course of any other investigations. | It is understood one of the British authorities' key priorities will be to check whether he has cropped up in the course of any other investigations. |
| In the US a federal judge has formally charged Mr Abdulmutallab with attempting to destroy the Airbus A330 on Christmas Day. | In the US a federal judge has formally charged Mr Abdulmutallab with attempting to destroy the Airbus A330 on Christmas Day. |
| The hearing took place at the University of Michigan Medical Center where Mr Abdulmutallab is being treated for burns. | |
| An affidavit filed in support of the charge stated: "As the flight was approaching Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Abdulmutallab set off the device, which resulted in a fire and what appears to have been an explosion." | An affidavit filed in support of the charge stated: "As the flight was approaching Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Abdulmutallab set off the device, which resulted in a fire and what appears to have been an explosion." |