but when I read this, I felt compelled to share it. I just want everyone to stay alert....and stay safe. You never know when you may be the one to spot something suspicious.
Airlines Warned of Possible Hijack Plots
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Homeland Security has told airlines and law enforcement agencies that al-Qaida may attempt new suicide hijackings sometime during the next few months.
The vague warning came from information gleaned from interviews of at least one al-Qaida prisoner as well as intercepted communications, said one intelligence official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The information was developed in the last few weeks.
"We continue to investigate this information to determine its level of credibility," said Gordon Johndroe, spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security.
There was no specific information on any potential targets, nor did officials know who in al-Qaida might attempt any attacks. The officials said al-Qaida could launch strikes in the United States or Europe. There was no specific date, only a general sense that an attack could take place in the late summer, officials said.
"The intelligence community continues to receive information about al-Qaida's interest in using the commercial aviation system," Johndroe said. "Because of this the Department of Homeland Security issued an advisory this weekend to the nation's airlines and law enforcement personnel."
The warning was not provided to the general public, but officials acknowledged its distribution in response to queries.
"We advised airline and law enforcement personnel to take a look at all their practices and initiate additional measures they may feel are necessary," Johndroe said.
The information points toward a Sept. 11-style attack using hijacked planes as weapons, rather than a traditional hijacking, officials said.
The national terrorist threat level remains at yellow, signifying an elevated risk of attacks. There was no immediate sign that officials would raise it to orange, signifying a higher risk. The highest alert status is red.
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Agree Linda - don't mess with us now. We would instantly be filled with the spirit of Flight 93, in a heartbeat should any terrorists try something again.
Ticka, I haven't flown in years, long before 9-11. If I had to again, I know I'd be a nervous wreck. Probably need Dramamine or some type of sedative. So I feel for you. Flying was never my thing, before 9-11. I'd rather drive now. But we hope to go to Hawaii with the family one of these summers, and if our budget will allow for a trip like that. So I'd have to conquer my fears for that trip. I've been to Hawaii before, I imagine just the wonderful memories I have of that time, would sustain me thru the 12 hour flight. And meds too!!!!
Ticka, I haven't flown in years, long before 9-11. If I had to again, I know I'd be a nervous wreck. Probably need Dramamine or some type of sedative. So I feel for you. Flying was never my thing, before 9-11. I'd rather drive now. But we hope to go to Hawaii with the family one of these summers, and if our budget will allow for a trip like that. So I'd have to conquer my fears for that trip. I've been to Hawaii before, I imagine just the wonderful memories I have of that time, would sustain me thru the 12 hour flight. And meds too!!!!
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I think what Linda's trying to say is air travelers would never sit back, complying to hijackers commands again. As the first 3 planes' passengers did. There would be an uprising. To say that terrorists would never try again, would be naive. That I'd never say never to. But as for sitting back, hoping to land somewhere safely when hijackers' commands were filled, well that would be a thing of the past, IMO.
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Miss Mary wrote:I think what Linda's trying to say is air travelers would never sit back, complying to hijackers commands again. As the first 3 planes' passengers did. There would be an uprising. To say that terrorists would never try again, would be naive. That I'd never say never to. But as for sitting back, hoping to land somewhere safely when hijackers' commands were filled, well that would be a thing of the past, IMO.
Exactly Miss Mary!! They would have a very hard time doing that to us again!!
Should have been explained myself better Bonnie.
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