UK ON ALERT: Gatwick and Heathrow on HEIGHTENED security and Eurostar trains CANCELLED
BRITISH airports including Heathrow and Gatwick are ramping up security measures in the wake of the Brussels terror attacks, while the Eurostar has cancelled all trains to the Belgian capital.
By PETER HENN
Express.co.uk
Tue, Mar 22, 2016
Airports told Express.co.uk they are increasing police presence after this morning’s attacks on Brussels’ Zaventem Airport, and Maalbeek Metro station.
The Home Office has also stepped up presence in ports including St Pancras and Dover.
And flights to and from the Belgian capital are being diverted and cancelled.
At London Heathrow, passengers were met by an increased police presence.
A spokesman for the airport said: “We take the safety and security of our passengers and colleagues very seriously. In the light of events in Brussels airport, we are working with the police at Heathrow who are providing a high visibility presence.
“We expect flights to Brussels Airport to be affected and ask passengers travelling there to check their flight status with their airline.”
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