QUOTE(akatagirl @ Nov 12 2007, 02:20 PM)

Efia,
Its good that your checking with the british embassy..from what I have seen about most countries in regards to transit visas, it depends on the length of time you will be staying in that country (i.e. and whether or not you plan to step outside the airport) as well as the type of american visa and passport you hold. In any case, good luck and wishing you both a safe journey!!!
If at all possible try to fly thru a county that does not require a transit visa. My spouse went thru zurich, switzerland. I flew swiss air on my first trip to ghana back in 98, but somehow I think they dont fly out of gh anymore.
you do have to get the transit visa from the embassy of the country u are flying thru (UK, germany, italy etc)