Warden Messages
30 June 2007
Warden Message from U.S. Embassy London
Security Situation in Glasgow Airport
On June 30, a vehicle driven by two men was set alight and driven into the main terminal at Glasgow Airport. The two men were arrested at the scene. Glasgow Airport is now closed and a motorway cordon has been established by the police. Passengers are advised not to attempt to travel to the airport. All flights are suspended until further notice.
According to BAA airport authorities and Strathclyde Police, the Glasgow Airport will be closed for the foreseeable future and all incoming and outgoing flights will be diverted to other airports.
Edinburgh airport is open and flights are departing, but no vehicles are being allowed into the airport forecourt or near the terminal. Other airports may also have restricted access.
There will be disruption to flights into and out of Glasgow Airport. The
airport website (http://www.glasgowairport.com) provides regular updates concerning this incident
For updated information on flights from Edinburgh airport, please consult their website. (http://www.edinburghairport.com).
The Strathclyde Police has also been providing regular updates concerning this
incident on its website (http://www.strathclyde.police.uk)
These incidents are receiving extensive media attention both in the UK and around the world. It is unknown at present if this is connected with the incidents in London on June 29, 2007 as enquiries are at an early stage. However, we would ask the public to remain vigilant and to report any
suspicious activity to the police. Visitors here should be aware that the overseas media coverage may have caused family and friends overseas to become concerned for the welfare of their loved ones in Scotland. Now is a good time to let your friends and family know that you are all right.
This incident serves as a reminder to all Americans living and traveling abroad to remain aware of their surroundings at all times and be vigilant to suspicious activity. For further safety and security information, please see the latest worldwide caution on the continuing possibility of terrorist attacks
(http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/warden_messages/warden_message_11apr07.html), our warden message on personal security practices (http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/warden_messages/warden_message_19jan07.html), and the Department of State?s brochure on safe travel (http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html).
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov . The U.S. Embassy in London also maintains a
website at http://london.usembassy.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. You may also reach the U.S. Embassy in London at (020) 7499-9000 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. GMT, or the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh at (0122) 485-7097, 24 hours a day.
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