Terror incident at Glasgow Airport
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If they had implemented "pre-airport perimeter entry" style passenger screening as they do in TLV, this would not have happened. This country has got a long way to go. Then again, its too pre-occupied with being PC than protecting its citizens. 
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There are aircraft with passengers still on board from just after three, possibly to expect to be another few hours on board. Central, domestic pier has been evacuated with passengers and staff walking across the taxi way to the fire station area
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Breaking News >> U.S. Orders Boost of Airport Security in Wake of London, Glasgow Terrorist Acts
This on www.foxnews.com
This on www.foxnews.com
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Please try and keep this thread for 'news' and 'rumours' relating to the incident.
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Let me guess, soon all cars will be banned from coming within 1 mile of an airport. We will all have to pass through check points and park in a secure/prison lots and pay to be bussed into the airport. Followed by a national "no-drive" list.
In order to enter a crew bus you will have to be almost strip searched and pay for biometric ID, to scan to enter into the bus. Just one of the joys of coming to work each day.
And I am sure that over 1000 people diedin car crashes around the world already today....but don't let fact get in the way.
In order to enter a crew bus you will have to be almost strip searched and pay for biometric ID, to scan to enter into the bus. Just one of the joys of coming to work each day.
And I am sure that over 1000 people diedin car crashes around the world already today....but don't let fact get in the way.
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BAA GLASGOW PRESS OFFICE SAY
There are approx 12 planes on the tarmac with passengers on board.
They will not be allowed to disembark until police have boarded and checked every aircraft and done passenger profile checks.
There are approx 12 planes on the tarmac with passengers on board.
They will not be allowed to disembark until police have boarded and checked every aircraft and done passenger profile checks.
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I find it so frustrating that the management of these incidents simply dumps on the paying pax and the airside . One can understand the fire cover being compromised while the crews get to the incident, and patently it takes time to re task back to the air side. But till 2100 even for the a/c on the ramp ready to push? c'mon guys - what happened to the judgement after the incident is cooling off that airside operation can continue? If its not secure now, one has to assume its never secure!
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The airport is closed now due to Airport fire trucks used to attend to the blast. Current RFF is now 4, to low for any airline.
closed till 30/2300UTC
A1535/07 NOTAMR A1534/07
Q)EGPX/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/5552N00425W005
A)EGPF
B)0706301829 C)0706302300
E)AD CLSD AND RFF (FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT)DEPLETED TO CAT 4
closed till 30/2300UTC
A1535/07 NOTAMR A1534/07
Q)EGPX/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/5552N00425W005
A)EGPF
B)0706301829 C)0706302300
E)AD CLSD AND RFF (FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT)DEPLETED TO CAT 4
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Just saw footage of the fire, and the Fire Brigade trying to put it out.
In my honest, professional, opinion, that SUV contains more than just a full tank of gas, and a cloth interior. I just saw 5 fire hoses, being directly aimed into the cab of that SUV, and it's almost like a blow torch is feeding the flames. I would bet a months pay, that SUV contains something pressurized, compressed, albeit similar to the cars found in London. Give a good look at the flames on the inside....no way is that being fed by a petrol tank, or the interior material, or fanned by the wind.
In my honest, professional, opinion, that SUV contains more than just a full tank of gas, and a cloth interior. I just saw 5 fire hoses, being directly aimed into the cab of that SUV, and it's almost like a blow torch is feeding the flames. I would bet a months pay, that SUV contains something pressurized, compressed, albeit similar to the cars found in London. Give a good look at the flames on the inside....no way is that being fed by a petrol tank, or the interior material, or fanned by the wind.
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There are approx 12 planes on the tarmac with passengers on board.
They will not be allowed to disembark until police have boarded and checked every aircraft and done passenger profile checks.
They will not be allowed to disembark until police have boarded and checked every aircraft and done passenger profile checks.
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DR Liam Fox (Tory MP) reported on Sky News, that his sister and family boarded a plane at GLA around 3pm and are still on plane. Furthermore, he says that they are all going to be taken to the SECC in Glasgow for questioning and profiling.
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If any of these fights are heading for Spain, the airline should already have the API for every passenger available for the UK authorities as well the Spanish. That should enable a bit of fast track profiling and see whether there is anyone onboard these flights they would like to question.
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Give a good look at the flames on the inside....no way is that being fed by a petrol tank, or the interior material, or fanned by the wind.
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Finally home, one of the lucky ones. Our workforce of about fifteen vehicles were escorted by police in a convoy, the wrong way up the road towards St James Interchange. First we had to give names, addresses and vehicle details. Feel really sorry for everyone stuck on board aircraft but they are luckier than some. Stuck in crowded lounges with the continous fire alarm ringing for the last five hours. I think it's still some time away for these people to get out of the airport.
Also meant to add a bit of light hearted banter about what happened to the culprits when the people "restrained" them. Dont upset a scotman who has saved up all year to afford their two weeks in the sun. I'm sure there would be a queue of people there wanting to put in their fair share of "restraining" !!
Also meant to add a bit of light hearted banter about what happened to the culprits when the people "restrained" them. Dont upset a scotman who has saved up all year to afford their two weeks in the sun. I'm sure there would be a queue of people there wanting to put in their fair share of "restraining" !!