The prime minister told Parliament on Wednesday that, in the wake of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's alleged attempt to blow up Northwest Airlines Flight 253 above Detroit on Christmas Day, a no-fly list would also be instituted.
The government has previously said it wants body scanners at airports, but had not previously said when this would be instituted. The devices have come under fire from some privacy campaigners, as they effectively allow passengers to be viewed naked by security personnel.
Brown also announced on Wednesday that direct flights between the UK and Yemen — where Abdulmutallab said he had been given the bomb — have been suspended.:source:zdnet:
Brown also announced on Wednesday that direct flights between the UK and Yemen — where Abdulmutallab said he had been given the bomb — have been suspended.:source:zdnet: