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US airports return to normal after London terrorist alert
US airports reported they are back to normal operations this week in the wake of the thwarted terror attack at Heathrow.
“Just like any other summer day,” said an Air Transport Association spokesperson (ATA).
American Airlines said its number of itinerary changes or cancellations were virtually “insignificant,” with the majority involving service to London.
Some US carriers say it took only about 24 hours after the suspected terrorist’s arrests for the long security lines to return to generally normal.
“Even with the introduction of additional random re-screening at selected departure gates, the system, handling 30,000 flights and 5.5 million passengers a day, is functioning smoothly,” said the ATA in a statement.
Most airlines are still encouraging passengers to check all of their baggage.
The ATA said there has been a slight increase in checked bags.
Some airlines are waiving fees for a third checked bag, said press reports.
Northwest was among airlines who said operations had “significantly improved” since the arrests.
Some airlines coped by offering travel accessories.
JetBlue Airways was again offering its “Shut-Eye” amenity kit that includes lotion and lip balm, available on flights out of New York JFK.
At Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, officials advised passengers that could again arrive at the airport just one hour prior to departure.
Minimal delays were being reported at other airports.
Even the transporting of pets is returning to normal.
Alaska and Horizion Air both announced they would again allow pets to travel as checked baggage.
Report by David Wilkening
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