Thursday, August 10, 2006

My secret to international travel succTiming!...

Jeez - stoopid terrorists had to pick my anniversary trip to test "gatorade bombs". BTW, you can't even carry gel-caps on planes.

"Due to the nature of the threat revealed by this investigation, we are prohibiting any liquids, including beverages, hair gels, and lotions from being carried on the airplane," a DHS statement said.

Increased security means airline passengers around the country should show up at least two hours early for all flights, an official with the Transportation Security Administration told CNN. (Watch tips on how to get through security faster -- 1:45)

British and U.S. security agencies quickly moved to impose strict limits on carry-on items in the wake of Thursday's arrests, causing extended delays at airport security checkpoints. (Full story)

The British Airports Authority said no hand luggage would be allowed onto planes leaving British airports until further notice.

British Airways canceled all short haul flights in or out of Heathrow Airport for Thursday, and delays were stacking flights up at airports across Europe.

So anyhoo, I'm stuck here in O'Hare, hoping I don't miss the boat.

How iconic!

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