[Infowarrior] - DHS: Threat Level Change for the Aviation Sector

[Richard Forno]

Threat Level Change for the Aviation Sector
http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/threat-change.shtm

The U.S. threat level is raised to Severe, or Red, for all commercial
flights flying from the United Kingdom to the U.S.

The U.S. threat level is raised to High, or Orange for all commercial
aviation operating in the U.S., including international flights. Flights
from the U.S. to the U.K. are also Orange.

All travelers on commercial U.S. carriers and on all flights into the U.S.,
please be advised of the following changes to airport screening procedures:

NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED IN CARRY ON BAGGAGE. ITEMS
MUST BE IN CHECKED BAGGAGE. This includes all beverages, shampoo, sun tan
lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items of similar
consistency.
Exception: Baby formula and medicines must be presented for inspection at
the checkpoint.

Beverages purchased in the boarding area (beyond the checkpoint) must be
consumed before boarding because they will not be permitted on board the
aircraft.

Passengers traveling from the U.K. to the U.S. will be subject to a more
extensive screening process.

These measures will be constantly evaluated and updated when circumstances
warrant.

How every passenger can assist in security:

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      Pack lightly, without clutter to facilitate easier screening
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      Arrive at least two hours early at the airport
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      Cooperate with TSA personnel at checkpoints and at all gate
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      Be attentive and vigilant to any suspicious activity and report it to
authorities

TSA Contact Center Phone 866-289-9673 or E-mail tsa-contactcenter at dhs.gov