"Orlando Airport flights on security hold, authorities report"

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Orlando Airport flights on security hold, authorities report
The Associated Press


ORLANDO, Fla. - Flights resumed at Orlando International Airport after being
grounded for more than one hour on Wednesday as authorities searched for a
female passenger who did not complete a security check, according to the
Transportation Security Administration.

About 30 gates were reopened, even though the woman had still not been
located. As a precautionary measure canines were sweeping the terminal after
operations resumed, said Andrea McCauley, a TSA spokeswoman.

At 6:30 p.m. the passenger had been selected for additional screening and
her bags went through the X-ray machines, but the bags were not physically
searched as the TSA procedures mandate, McCauley said.

The search to find the woman began when authorities realized that her bags
had not been physically examined, McCauley said.

"We're still trying to locate that individual, but just as a precaution.
That individual and her luggage were screened, so we do believe there is a
minimal threat," McCauley said. "We certainly want to be thorough in our
procedures."

Airport spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell confirmed that the airport was fully
operational.

During the search gates 60 through 99 were shut down, and passengers were
not allowed to enter or leave those gate areas, Fennell said.


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