Airports on high alert

Ali-Monbeam · Dec 4th, 2008, 15:03

Just seen something on the news here UK.

and I was wondering if anyone has any further info? or advice about traveling through.

Been to the foreign office web site but no warnings to avoid or anything there.

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 4th, 2008, 15:09

what did you see in the news about Delhi ?

Ali-Monbeam · Dec 4th, 2008, 16:09

I turned the TV on and just caught the last bit....

But it was actually reffering to a meeting to discuss this and the meeting was held in Delhi.

So sorry about that, didnt mean to scare monger.

karuna · Dec 4th, 2008, 16:41

There was a bomb scare earlier today, and reports of terrorist threats against IGI airport (and others). Other than that, business as usual.

Feels rather fragile though, I have to say.

laney6 · Dec 4th, 2008, 16:45

I`ve just read in the telegraph that indian airports are on high alert following a letter to one of the news agencies there threatening more terrorists attacks.
Security has been stepped up so lets hope there are no problems.

laney

karuna · Dec 4th, 2008, 16:55

Yes, there seem to be 2 things going on. One was an email to IGI airport threatening bombs at IGI, Bangalore and Chennai airports, and a separate warning of a "9/11 style attack".
See the Times of India for more.

Moving this to the News and COmmentary forum given its potential impact on travel.

LilBoy BigTown · Dec 4th, 2008, 17:00

I guess with the state India finds itself in at the present time, issuing red alert is a bit pointless. It's time India remained on perennial red alert.

Nick-H · Dec 4th, 2008, 20:32

From this morning's paper, email(s) have been received warning of possible hijackings at a number of Indian airports.

Chennai airport and surroundings will be crawling with police and security staff for the foreseeable future. Even the flyover on the main road outside the airport is to have a police presence.

Travellers should expect to take longer getting in and out of airports.

vireya · Dec 5th, 2008, 03:38

Lots of conflicting reports of happenings at Delhi airport:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7766139.stm

"The police force in charge of security at Delhi's main airport has denied reports that people have been shot and injured there."

Dec 4th, 2008, 15:03	#1
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 881	Airports on high alert Just seen something on the news here UK. and I was wondering if anyone has any further info? or advice about traveling through. Been to the foreign office web site but no warnings to avoid or anything there.

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shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,822	what did you see in the news about Delhi ? __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

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karuna Just a big girl with a small dream Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A little town you've probably never heard of Posts: 2,976	There was a bomb scare earlier today, and reports of terrorist threats against IGI airport (and others). Other than that, business as usual. Feels rather fragile though, I have to say. __________________ Mosquitos suck.

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laney6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: uk Posts: 148	I`ve just read in the telegraph that indian airports are on high alert following a letter to one of the news agencies there threatening more terrorists attacks. Security has been stepped up so lets hope there are no problems. laney __________________ laney Last edited by Nick-H : Dec 4th, 2008 at 20:25. Reason: Please do not post in caps

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Dec 4th, 2008, 16:09	#3
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 881	I turned the TV on and just caught the last bit.... But it was actually reffering to a meeting to discuss this and the meeting was held in Delhi. So sorry about that, didnt mean to scare monger.

Dec 4th, 2008, 16:55	#6
karuna Just a big girl with a small dream Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A little town you've probably never heard of Posts: 2,976	Yes, there seem to be 2 things going on. One was an email to IGI airport threatening bombs at IGI, Bangalore and Chennai airports, and a separate warning of a "9/11 style attack". See the Times of India for more. Moving this to the News and COmmentary forum given its potential impact on travel.

Dec 4th, 2008, 17:00	#7
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	I guess with the state India finds itself in at the present time, issuing red alert is a bit pointless. It's time India remained on perennial red alert.

Dec 4th, 2008, 20:32	#8
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,222	From this morning's paper, email(s) have been received warning of possible hijackings at a number of Indian airports. Chennai airport and surroundings will be crawling with police and security staff for the foreseeable future. Even the flyover on the main road outside the airport is to have a police presence. Travellers should expect to take longer getting in and out of airports.

Dec 5th, 2008, 03:38	#9
vireya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 425	Lots of conflicting reports of happenings at Delhi airport: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7766139.stm "The police force in charge of security at Delhi's main airport has denied reports that people have been shot and injured there."

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