Since the attempted bombing on Christmas day on the Detroit bound North West Airlines Flight security measures have now been increased. Under a new directive issued by U.S. authorities, passengers bound for the U.S. will now undergo an ‘enhanced screening’ at UK departure gates and British Prime minister Gordon Brown has now given the go ahead for full body scanners to be introduced as soon as possible and extra measures to check for explosive traces on hand luggage.
The full body scanners will be a permanent fixture in airports once they are introduced although it is not know how long the extra checks and security measures implemented by the US will be used. Current advice for travellers is to give yourself extra time and before you travel check Directgov website.
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