I hope if they do try to penetrate security wearing uniforms that they get their lumps and serve some time.
Are militants plotting to infiltrate Heathrow dressed as air crews?
By RAY MASSEY and CHARLOTTE GILL - More by this author »
Last updated at 23:51pm on 14th August 2007
Protesters camped at Heathrow have revealed plans to dress as air stewardesses and officials.
It raised fears that radical elements may use the disguises to gain access to key areas of the airport and cause disruption at the height of the August getaway.
Activists at the Camp for Climate Action said there were "no guarantees" they would not enter a terminal to carry their protest against plans to expand the airport and the aviation industry to passengers.
An email sent to campaigners encouraged them to bring smart clothing and air stewardess uniforms.
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Protesters camped at Heathrow have revealed plans to dress as air stewardesses and officials
Organiser John Jordan, 42, confirmed the email came from those behind the camp.
He said: "Yes, we will be wearing suits and ties."
He said protesters may target businesses around Heathrow and would use smart clothing to blend in with staff.
He said: "Our quarrel is with the aviation industry and the Government, it's not with the passengers."
Mr Jordan sought to make light of claims that stewardess uniforms could be used to breach airport security.
The protestors set up camp at Heathrow two days early
He said they were actually for song and dance entertainment at the camp and outside terminal buildings.
He added: "They are more like fancy dress than uniforms. We like to have fun as part of our protests.
"The outfits are cheaply made, and if BAA think they are real then they have some serious security concerns." "Under the camp's own guidelines, protesters must not cross the perimeter fence at Heathrow into places where planes are".
But protesters refused to be drawn on whether direct action will take place within one of the airport's terminals, possibly disrupting thousands of passengers.
Campaigner Isabelle Michel said: "We cannot guarantee that we will not enter a terminal."