Attention American Citizens:

 

CIVIL AVIATION ALERT

 

1. This public announcement alerts Americans to the Government of the

United Kingdom's August 10, 2006 announcement that it has heightened

security at all U.K. airports due to the arrest of several terror

suspects, who were reportedly planning to place explosives on commercial

air flights. Information periodically is updated by the UK Department

for Transport (www.dft.gov.uk) and the British Airport Authority

(www.baa.co.uk). The U.S. Embassy in London also maintains a website at

http://london.usembassy.gov/. Americans with immediate travel plans

into or out of the United Kingdom should contact their respective

airlines before traveling to the airport. Due to the delays and flight

cancellations, U.S. officials have been cautioned to avoid transiting

through U.K. airports at this time. This public announcement expires

August 31, 2006.

 

2. The government of the United Kingdom announced on August 10, 2006

that it has heightened security at all U.K. airports due to the arrest

of several terror suspects, who were reportedly planning to place

explosives on commercial air flights. As a result of these arrests, the

threat level in the UK has been raised to critical, reflecting the

belief that an attack may be imminent. In the United States, the

Department of Homeland Security has also raised the threat level to high

for all commercial flights operating in or coming to the United States.

The situation remains fluid and is being covered widely by British and

international media. Information periodically is updated by the UK

Department for Transport (www.dft.gov.uk) and the British Airport

Authority (www.baa.co.uk). The U.S. Embassy in London also maintains a

website at www.london.usembassy.gov.

 

3. Americans with immediate travel plans into or out of the United

Kingdom should contact their respective airlines before traveling to the

airport. Heightened Security in other countries may cause delays in

other flights from Europe to the United States. American Citizens are

advised to anticipate stringent security measures and cooperate fully

with authorities. For the latest travel and safety information,

Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor local

media and the department's Bureau of Consular Affairs internet website

at travel.state.gov. Homeland security website also provides information

at www.dhs.gov. Travelers should also check the Transportation Security

Administration website at www.tsa.gov.

 

4. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of

vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to

bolster their personal security. For additional information, please

refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" found at http://travel.state.gov.

 

5. U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of

alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend

public services to assess their security posture. In those instances,

U.S. Embassies and Consulates will make every effort to provide

emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to

monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S.

Embassy or Consulate.

 

6. As the department continues to develop information on any potential

security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat

information through its consular information program documents,

available on the internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to

information on the internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information

on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S.

or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

 

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"U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance."

 

...until there is a regime change in Washington.

 

Until then, you're on your own.

 

Attention American Citizens:

 

CIVIL AVIATION ALERT

 

1. This public announcement alerts Americans to the Government of the

United Kingdom's August 10, 2006 announcement that it has heightened

security at all U.K. airports due to the arrest of several terror

suspects, who were reportedly planning to place explosives on commercial

air flights. Information periodically is updated by the UK Department

for Transport (www.dft.gov.uk) and the British Airport Authority

(www.baa.co.uk). The U.S. Embassy in London also maintains a website at

http://london.usembassy.gov/. Americans with immediate travel plans

into or out of the United Kingdom should contact their respective

airlines before traveling to the airport. Due to the delays and flight

cancellations, U.S. officials have been cautioned to avoid transiting

through U.K. airports at this time. This public announcement expires

August 31, 2006.

 

 

 

As ever such loyalty to their allies. In this time of trouble avoid associating with our closest(only?) allies at all cost in the cause of self interest.

 

This should sort out those terrorists