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UK airports running 'as normal' despite US terror warning | UK airports running 'as normal' despite US terror warning |
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UK airports have said they are running as usual, amid tightening security following US warnings of a "credible threat" of terrorism. | |
Heathrow and Gatwick both said they were operating "as normal". Staff at Manchester are swabbing hand luggage. | Heathrow and Gatwick both said they were operating "as normal". Staff at Manchester are swabbing hand luggage. |
Number 10 said there was an "evolving threat" to the UK and other countries but people should travel as usual. | Number 10 said there was an "evolving threat" to the UK and other countries but people should travel as usual. |
US officials believe Islamist terrorists are developing bombs that could evade routine checks. | US officials believe Islamist terrorists are developing bombs that could evade routine checks. |
The US is concerned that al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria and Yemen are working together to try to design such a bomb. | The US is concerned that al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria and Yemen are working together to try to design such a bomb. |
Meanwhile, police in Uganda have increased security in the capital Kampala following a "specific threat" of a planned attack on its main international airport. | |
No delays reported | |
Security measures are being tightened for flights to the US from around the world. | Security measures are being tightened for flights to the US from around the world. |
A US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official said the changes were a response to a "real time" and "credible" threat, but he could not comment on specific intelligence matters. | A US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official said the changes were a response to a "real time" and "credible" threat, but he could not comment on specific intelligence matters. |
In a statement, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson added: "As always, we will continue to adjust security measures to promote aviation security without unnecessary disruptions to the travelling public." | In a statement, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson added: "As always, we will continue to adjust security measures to promote aviation security without unnecessary disruptions to the travelling public." |
BBC transport correspondent Richard Westcott said eight UK airports run direct flights to the US and none had so far reported security delays on Thursday. | |
UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin did not specify what security steps would be involved, but he ruled out "significant disruption" to passengers. | UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin did not specify what security steps would be involved, but he ruled out "significant disruption" to passengers. |
The Department for Transport said it had decided to "step up some of our aviation security measures". | The Department for Transport said it had decided to "step up some of our aviation security measures". |
It added: "For obvious reasons we will not be commenting in detail on those changes." | It added: "For obvious reasons we will not be commenting in detail on those changes." |
Speaking on a visit to Penzance train depot, David Cameron said the government had discussed the issue with the US and decided to bring in "extra precautions". | Speaking on a visit to Penzance train depot, David Cameron said the government had discussed the issue with the US and decided to bring in "extra precautions". |
"It's very important that we always put safety first, and we do," the prime minister said. | "It's very important that we always put safety first, and we do," the prime minister said. |
On Twitter, Heathrow and Gatwick both posted messages saying they were operating as normal. | On Twitter, Heathrow and Gatwick both posted messages saying they were operating as normal. |
Have you been affected by tight security when flying? You can share your experience with us by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using 'Airport security' as the subject heading. | Have you been affected by tight security when flying? You can share your experience with us by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using 'Airport security' as the subject heading. |
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