AP is reporting:
The United States has issued a global travel alert because of an al-Qaida terrorist threat.
The State Department says the potential for terrorism is particularly strong in the Middle East and North Africa. It says an attack could occur or come from the Arabian Peninsula.
The department says in a statement that al-Qaida and its affiliated organizations “continue to plan terrorist attacks both in the region and beyond.”
The travel alert comes a day after the U.S. announced that it would shutter its embassies and consulates throughout the Muslim world on Sunday, and possibly longer.
Last year the State Department issued a major warning informing American diplomatic facilities across the Muslim world about potential violence connected to the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
is monday okay to fly?
what are you supposed to do?
I’m flying through Dubai tomorrow!!
Is this a real security measure?
The U.S. embassies and consulates are ALWAYS closed on Sundays………
Also – when is it safe to fly again?
To #1 and #2:
No you don’t have to cancel your flights, for flight security is great. Although if your flying to Dubai, visiting a grandma in Yemen or what have you, you might want to reconsider…
They’re focusing on the Middle East (Israel not included) and Northern Africa.
to follow the directions of the state department followed by your mentor/mashpia/close friends etc as to what common sense would advise you to do!
can someone explain
So whoever has a fllight in the next wk has to cancel it?
What does this mean practically?