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| Security alert at London Heathrow | Security alert at London Heathrow |
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| Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 has reopened after a suspect bag sparked a security alert. | Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 has reopened after a suspect bag sparked a security alert. |
| The Metropolitan Police said it was dealing with the item which was found at the terminal just before midday. | The Metropolitan Police said it was dealing with the item which was found at the terminal just before midday. |
| But thousands of departing passengers are facing long delays as airport officials begin re-screening them. | But thousands of departing passengers are facing long delays as airport officials begin re-screening them. |
| All international flights from the terminal have been cancelled until 2100 BST while all European flights have been cancelled until further notice. | All international flights from the terminal have been cancelled until 2100 BST while all European flights have been cancelled until further notice. |
| The alert comes after failed terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow. | The alert comes after failed terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow. |
| Extra precaution | Extra precaution |
| Following the alert the departure lounge at the terminal was partially evacuated and passengers were moved out onto the street and into the car park. | Following the alert the departure lounge at the terminal was partially evacuated and passengers were moved out onto the street and into the car park. |
| A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said all air traffic from Terminal 4 was stopped while checks were carried out. | A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said all air traffic from Terminal 4 was stopped while checks were carried out. |
| BAA said the suspect bag was identified shortly before 1200 BST. | BAA said the suspect bag was identified shortly before 1200 BST. |
| AFFECTED AIRLINES BAA is advising concerned passengers to contact their individual airlinesBritish Airways: 08705511155KLM: 08705074074Qantas: 08457747767Kenya Airways: 02087597309Iberia Airlines: 08706090500TAM Brazilian Airways: 02088973700 | |
| A spokesperson said: "We have had to cancel 108 flights in total. | A spokesperson said: "We have had to cancel 108 flights in total. |
| "Our flights to and from Terminal 1 at Heathrow are operating, but with some delays." | "Our flights to and from Terminal 1 at Heathrow are operating, but with some delays." |
| Terminal 4 is used by KLM, British Airways, Qantas, Kenya Airways, Iberia Airlines and Brazilian airline TAM. | |
| Affected passengers have been advised to contact their airlines to get the updated information on their flights. | Affected passengers have been advised to contact their airlines to get the updated information on their flights. |
| BAA said arrivals at the terminal were still operating as normal. | BAA said arrivals at the terminal were still operating as normal. |
| Alternative route | Alternative route |
| Earlier on Tuesday a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspect device near Hammersmith Tube station. | Earlier on Tuesday a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspect device near Hammersmith Tube station. |
| During the morning rush-hour the station in west London and surrounding roads were closed when a suspect device was found at about 0825 BST. | During the morning rush-hour the station in west London and surrounding roads were closed when a suspect device was found at about 0825 BST. |
| There was an unconfirmed report the suspect objects had turned out to be three abandoned fire extinguishers. | There was an unconfirmed report the suspect objects had turned out to be three abandoned fire extinguishers. |
| Up to 8,000 commuters were forced to find alternative routes into work as Hammersmith and Barons Court stations were closed for an hour. | Up to 8,000 commuters were forced to find alternative routes into work as Hammersmith and Barons Court stations were closed for an hour. |
| There were also severe delays for motorists as Hammersmith Broadway was closed between King Street and Shepherd's Bush Road as well as Hammersmith Bridge. | There were also severe delays for motorists as Hammersmith Broadway was closed between King Street and Shepherd's Bush Road as well as Hammersmith Bridge. |
| Tower Hill and East Ham Tube stations were shut during the morning rush-hour in a separate alert. | Tower Hill and East Ham Tube stations were shut during the morning rush-hour in a separate alert. |
| Are you at the airport? How have you been affected? Send us your comments using the form below: | Are you at the airport? How have you been affected? Send us your comments using the form below: |
| You can send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via MMS please dial 61124. | You can send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via MMS please dial 61124. |
| Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |
| Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |