US beefs up in-bound flight security, amid fear of undetectable bomb

The US Government has urged foreign airports to intensify security, in the wake of reports of an undetectable bomb being developed by militant group Al-Qaeda.

A report from the American intelligence suggested that bomb makers from Yemen-based al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula have moved to Syria to join the Al-Qaeda affiliate Nusra Front there.

The US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the Transportation Security Administration has been directed to ‘implement enhanced security measures in the coming days’ at selected overseas airports.

"We will work to ensure these necessary steps pose as few disruptions to travelers as possible," Johnson added.

"We are sharing recent and relevant information with our foreign allies and are consulting the aviation industry."

As part of efforts, TSA will also work with airlines and security agencies abroad and that the modifications would mainly target airports in Europe and the Middle East, CNN reported.

"These communications are an important part of our commitment to providing our security partners with situational awareness about the current environment and protecting the travelling public.

"As always, we will continue to adjust security measures to promote aviation security without unnecessary disruptions to the travelling public."

In the wake of the US’ move to bolster security, British airports have also stepped up security, while the Transport Canada noted that additional precautionary measures were being implemented.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron said in a statement that this is something that the UK discussed with the Americans and has put in place some extra precautions and extra checks.

"The safety of the travelling public must come first. We mustn’t take any risks with that. I hope this won’t lead to unnecessary delays but it’s very important that we always put safety first and we do," Cameron added.

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