I know I'm being really paranoid, but would you be worried if your MENA SO was flying though England right now? I'm worried about profiling, especially because I remember that the British police shot and killed an unarmed, unconnected person after the bus bombs. He flying through London on route to Morocco next week!

Is there anything you think he can do to avoid profiling (other than not wearing his djellaba or reciting the Quran)?


Thanks,

Liz

You know the news here. They talked all day yesterday without saying much of anything...and this hype can make even the most rational person nervous if you know someone flying through the airport. BUT remember there are 1000s of people who would "fit" the profile going through London airports any given hour. He is just connecting through London for a flight home I bet 70% of his flight to Morocco wil be people just like him. There is always a chance he could be pulled aside for special security checks, so patience, a relaxed attitude, a sense of humor and not taking it personally will help him get through that if necessary. Attitude is 99% of the answer I think.

Does he have to change airports in London? If not then he is likely to stay in the same terminal where it will be extra safe for him. If he changes airports, then maybe taking the direct bus line rather than traveling by tube would be better.

and you relax and try not to worry so that doesn't cause him to feed off your anxiety. I know easier said than done.

Totally agree. If he is just passing through then he should have no problem at all.

awww...I'm sure he'll be ok. I know how worried you must be though. Last night I was thinking how happy I am that I'm going through Milan instead of Heathrow this time!

Thanks guys! I guess I just needed some reassurance. I'm worried because this is only the second time he's flown, and once again it's going to be alone (I'm not getting anywhere near a plane being seven months pregnant!) Luckily he doesn't switch airports in London, although he's not too happy about having to switch airports in NYC on the way back! But hey, it was either that or spend an extra 500 bucks!

My husband flew through London last August when there were a lot of suspects caught for a potential bombing. His flights were delayed, but he himself had no problem at all.

Wow he's going back to Morocco already? Is he just visiting? I didn't realize you were 7 months pregnant! Wow time flies.

I agree with the others, he should be fine. I would be worried too as I think everyone would be after recent events, but he is just passing through so everything will be fine.

Yeah, he's just visting. he wanted to get over there again before things get crazy with the baby. (And he has a few business ideas he wants to work out that will be easier to do over there)... but tell me about time flying! These seven months have gone by so fast!! I can't believe we'll have a baby in just a couple of months!

Wow that's amazing. How is your pregnancy going? It seems like everyone is pregnant now!

someone should make a mena baby thread! lol

Everything's going well except on my last doctor's visit I had a high blood sugar level! So I have to take a three hour test tomorrow (which includes fasting --- a pregnant woman fasting? ) and if that one is still high, then I"m going to have to go on a diet!! I've gained about a pound a week, which is normal, so I really hope I won't need to go on any diet!!
But I'm also anxious for it be over.. I just about pass out every time I walk outside now!

I wouldn't be too worried, but it might be good to check to see what he's allowed to bring with him on the plane since they seem to have elevated the terror threat. (I have no idea what the UKs policies are like.)

Just to reduce the hassle if he's no longer allowed to have an iPod or something. But he'll be okay.

When does/did he leave? Did this affect him at all?

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article...ated/article.do

Um, well if he even looks Middle Easterns, have any names smiliar he will be profiled. But wearing a jilleba and reciting the Quran and praying in plain site surely will make it worst. So seriously I would not worry. Everything will be ok.

haha.. I forgot one day they were doing a sugar test.. and I drank a hot chocolate on the way to the doctors.. No surprise my sugar was through the Roof!!! lol... they made me do that fast too!!!.. after it was done.. I just marched crossed the street to the italian/ greek pastry shop and had a ball .. No wonder I gained so much weight.. such temptations across the street from my mid wifes office!!!!!!!!

thank god the office moved down the street.. next baby inshallah I wont gain SO much weight!!!!!!




haha.. during take off and landing I always take out my prayer beads.. and do dhikr.. No wonder I wasnt tackled out my seat and tazered!!!!!!

I'm SOOO glad I read this article right when I got back from taking him to the airport!! (and since it's hard to detect of the internet, yes that was sarcasm!






My indulgance afterwards was some cheese enchiladas!! And even though Hamid hates Mexican food, he couldn't say a thing!!!