UK police say terror plot thwarted.Planes from United Kingdom to America

[magpie]

Magpie,


Hopefully you will never have to fly.
I watched a re-run of the A-Team yesterday and they put Mr.T to sleep to put him on a plane.

LOL, if only I were Mr. T and this was a rerun.

If 9/11 didn't cinch the deal on me not flying, this surely did!

I'm scared, but these few little laughs and grins are helping. Thanks dark shadows.

 

[chicoliving]

I know I just feel better having such great people to talk to about this. Although we could use a jet setter or two for these flight questions. Seems most of us are the land lubber types East coast posters that went to bed should be online soon, I hope!

 

[magpie]

LOL Yes we sure did magpie "Handing you a good cold coke" :blushing:

Mmmm! That's a good Coke! How did you know I do the Coke Zero thing?

 

[chicoliving]

Mmmm! That's a good Coke! How did you know I do the Coke Zero thing?

I"m addicted to Coke Zero. Just love it! Popping the top now and lifting my can to you all!

 

[dingo]

Magpie,


Hopefully you will never have to fly.
I watched a re-run of the A-Team yesterday and they put Mr.T to sleep to put him on a plane.

I dont fly either...my daughter lives an hour and a half away by plane...or a two day drive by car..Ill take the car anytime.
Saying a prayer now that no terrorists actually made it onto any flights.

 

[dark_shadows]

LOL, if only I were Mr. T and this was a rerun.

If 9/11 didn't cinch the deal on me not flying, this surely did!

I'm scared, but these few little laughs and grins are helping. Thanks dark shadows.

Magpie,I am scared also.I should be sleeping right not because I have to go to work in 8 hours.I have to say that it is a comfort that we all all keeping each other company here.My son is sleeping and I am watching the news alone.So I would like to thank everyone here for staying on for this long.

 

[magpie]

An Update from the Associated Press -- 16 minutes ago:

A statement issued by Chertoff said "currently, there is no indication ... of plotting within the United States."

A U.S. law enforcement official said there have been no arrests in the United States connected to the plot.

A senior U.S. counterterrorism official said authorities believe dozens of people — possibly as many as 50 — were involved in the overseas plot that was uncovered around 10 p.m. EST Wednesday. The plan "had a footprint to al-Qaida back to it," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

The plan involved airline passengers hiding masked explosives in carryon luggage, the official said. "They were not yet sitting on an airplane," but were very close to traveling, the official said, calling the plot "the real deal."

Another Western counterterrorism official, also speaking on condition of anonymity about the highly sensitive investigation, called the investigation "very serious."

U.S. intelligence, particularly the CIA, has been working closely with the Brits on the investigation, which has been ongoing for months, the second official said.

Authorities have not yet arrested or detained all suspects who are believed to be involved in the plot, the official said, prompting Chertoff's alarm.

Edit to add: I forgot the link!

http://tinyurl.com/mjw4g

 

[dark_shadows]

I know I just feel better having such great people to talk to about this. Although we could use a jet setter or two for these flight questions. Seems most of us are the land lubber types East coast posters that went to bed should be online soon, I hope!

Hey Chico,
While I was pecking away at my last post,you posted this.I am in awe that we typed the same thing about having us together.Thank-you.
(I noticed that when I have just typed a post,I need to go back and check what was posted while I was typing.)I have not had to do that before!

 

[dark_shadows]

I dont fly either...my daughter lives an hour and a half away by plane...or a two day drive by car..Ill take the car anytime.
Saying a prayer now that no terrorists actually made it onto any flights.

Hey Dingo,I am saying a prayer with you.
Respectfully,
dark

 

[magpie]

Magpie,I am scared also.I should be sleeping right not because I have to go to work in 8 hours.I have to say that it is a comfort that we all all keeping each other company here.My son is sleeping and I am watching the news alone.So I would like to thank everyone here for staying on for this long.

I'm only so glad to have you to talk to also dark shadows. My hubby is asleep and I was pacing the floor before I started posting with you all. :blowkiss:

 

[scandi]

Ditto! I was even going to say how nice it was having someone to talk to about this - a lot earlier, but thought you'd think I'm a big baby!

The guy from Scotland Yard was very firm about how these are murderers hiding among regular people in neighborhoods that are desperate to commit mass murder on a big scale. Hwe said that part 3 times I think.

I also heard the reason the US has raised their alert level to high is they are not sure all the terrorists involved in this plot have been rounded up.

 

[chicoliving]

Here's a link that may answer a few questions Its pdf form scroll halfway down to see flight from London to Chicago. Looks like its only an 8 hour or so flight. I'm really not sure what to search for but its a start.


http://www.trvlink.com/download/oneworld/oneworld.pdf

 

[scandi]

Fox just said all overseas flights will follow what Britain has set up as far as highest security possible. That short list of what you can take with you, tasting baby formula, no hand luggage or purses.

 

[dottierainbow]

It took us about 8 hrs. We were to go to a Wedding Aug 5th in England. My sister in law and her husband went.We didnt have the finances so we stayed behind. I pray they come on home soon instead of traveling more.
Amy

I do know it takes 9 hours to get to Paris from the East Coast. And of course there is the time differential to deal with as well.

ETA: CORRECTION It takes 7 hours to fly from NYC to Paris, so subtact an hour or so from London to Paris. I'll look it up.

 

[CW]

I have esp didn't you know magpie lol j/j Since you drank you first coke zero so fast due to the stress here. I'm handing you another cold coke zero. Chico here is a cold coke zero for you also. I'm also passing out some good hot coffee along with dunkin donuts. It truly is nice that we can all be here together posting with one another durning this stressful time instead of waking up family members. ((group hugs))

 

[CW]

21 have been arrested so far and there is more to come.

 

[dark_shadows]

:blowkiss:
Thanks to all here for staying around.



A question I have is why are there still flights in the air?

 

[chicoliving]

Here's a link that may answer a few questions Its pdf form scroll halfway down to see flight from London to Chicago. Looks like its only an 8 hour or so flight. I'm really not sure what to search for but its a start.


http://www.trvlink.com/download/oneworld/oneworld.pdf

7 hours to Boston, 8 hours to Baltimore, 9 hours to Tampa so I guess they are direct flights. Oh wow. The enormity of it all. London to France ( Toulese sp?) 1 hour and 45 min. 9 hours to Orlando, 10 hours to Houston.

 

[magpie]

I have esp didn't you know magpie lol j/j Since you drank you first coke zero so fast due to the stress here. I'm handing you another cold coke zero. Chico here is a cold coke zero for you also. I'm also passing out some good hot coffee along with dunkin donuts. It truly is nice that we can all be here together posting with one another durning this stressful time instead of waking up family members. ((group hugs))

I sure hope you got plenty of bear claws because I'm nervous.

 

[dottierainbow]

Is it just Heathrow affected? We flew in on the other airport in London 2 years ago.I cant remember the name though. I know they were very thorough through customs.
Amy