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Security experts in Britain have warned travellers against Brussels-style terror attacks at the country’s airports, including the busy Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, as they called for stepping up security measures at the entry to terminals. Over 10 people were killed and many seriously injured after suicide bombers blew themselves up at Zaventem airport in Brussels on March 22.
More than the risk of flying, security experts now believe the real danger to travellers is before they even get to check-in.
They have warned travellers against Brussels-style terror attacks in the country, home to the busy Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.
Defence and aviation consultant Paul Edwards, managing director of Strategic Effect, said:
“Terrorist groups have a habit of repeating successful methods. The security of check-in areas needs to be improved and needs to be extended to include entry to terminals.” Edwards called on British airports to at least check that people have a passport and plane ticket when they attempt to enter terminal buildings.
He also advocated luggage and body scans at the entrance.
Zaventem airport has introduced these measures when it reopened yesterday.
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