Terrorism attacks air travel
Terrorism attacks air travel
Airport Scare at New York's JFK - Terrorist Plot Foiled
The New York area was under the threat of terrorism again. This time however, the plot to blow up the airport and cause more pain than September 11, 2001 was foiled.
The New York area was under the threat of terrorism again. This time however, the plot to blow up the airport and cause more pain than September 11, 2001 was foiled.
Terrorism Attempt at London Heathrow Airport Foiled
In light of the recent plot that was thankfully foiled by British authorities, more stringent carry-on luggage restrictions are now in place. It all began with several perpetrators who attempted to bring explosive liquids on board flights destined for the United States. The liquids were masked in sports drinks bottles. If successful, thousands could have been killed somewhere over the Atlantic. And because of the latest terrorist plot, airport security is changed.
In light of the recent plot that was thankfully foiled by British authorities, more stringent carry-on luggage restrictions are now in place. It all began with several perpetrators who attempted to bring explosive liquids on board flights destined for the United States. The liquids were masked in sports drinks bottles. If successful, thousands could have been killed somewhere over the Atlantic. And because of the latest terrorist plot, airport security is changed.
No-fly zone breached in Washington D.C.
The White House had an unexpected visitor in the form of a student pilot, who flew his small aircraft within the airspace of the White House, causing a great security flap as officials tried to ascertain what the aircraft was doing flying into a high security area.
The White House had an unexpected visitor in the form of a student pilot, who flew his small aircraft within the airspace of the White House, causing a great security flap as officials tried to ascertain what the aircraft was doing flying into a high security area.
Airline Security and International Terrorism, a Linked History
A few key events in pictures, and descriptions.
A few key events in pictures, and descriptions.
Metal Detectors, a Key Anti-Terrorism and Airline Safety Technology
"The use of metal detectors to identify weapons such as knives and guns, as well as mines, has made them a key anti-terrorism and airline security technology."
"The use of metal detectors to identify weapons such as knives and guns, as well as mines, has made them a key anti-terrorism and airline security technology."
Profiling Passengers Pros & Cons
Interesting look at passenger profiling.
Interesting look at passenger profiling.
Biometrics: Retinal Scanning
Retinal scanning is growing in popularity at airports, particularly for employees, and frequent travelers as a means of identification.
Retinal scanning is growing in popularity at airports, particularly for employees, and frequent travelers as a means of identification.
The Patriot Act: Probable Cause and Due Process
"Both liberal and conservative groups alike have criticized the U.S. Patriot Act, passed in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, because they say it violates probable cause and due process rights protected by the Constitution of the United States."
"Both liberal and conservative groups alike have criticized the U.S. Patriot Act, passed in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, because they say it violates probable cause and due process rights protected by the Constitution of the United States."
Foreign Visitors to US Need Machine-Readable Passports
From our Crime Guide.
From our Crime Guide.
Anti-Terrorism - Islam
List of interesting articles written by About.com's Islam Guide.
List of interesting articles written by About.com's Islam Guide.
Department of Homeland Security Announces New Airline Security Program
"The Secure Flight Program May Enhance Airline Security, But May Reduce Privacy".
"The Secure Flight Program May Enhance Airline Security, But May Reduce Privacy".
1971: Kashmir India Hijacking
"In 1971, Ashraf and Hashim qureshi, two leaders of the Kashmiri Liberation Front hijacked an Indian Airlines plane and took it to Lahore, to publicize the Kashmiri independence movement."
"In 1971, Ashraf and Hashim qureshi, two leaders of the Kashmiri Liberation Front hijacked an Indian Airlines plane and took it to Lahore, to publicize the Kashmiri independence movement."