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Last Updated: Thursday, 10 August 2006, 10:41 GMT 11:41 UK
Your views: Glasgow airports

Glasgow Airport

Scotland's airports have been disrupted by a major anti-terrorist alert. We asked passengers at Glasgow Airport to tell us about their experiences.

Russell Isaac

Russell Isaac, 59, from Brisbane, Australia was travelling to Dublin on business. He said he expected a "big delay" but it was part of travelling.

Steven Campbell

Steven Campbell, 44, unemployed, from Glasgow, was flying to Nottingham to buy a car. He said: "there is nothing you can do" about delays and extra security.

Pauline Pagan

Pauline Pagan, 43, a bank worker, from Edinburgh, was travelling to Florida with her husband. She said she agreed with the need for tight security.

Lee Savident

Guernsey Cricketer Lee Savident, 29, was playing in Scotland in the European Championships. The team did not know what was happening to their flight.

Peter McClinton

Peter McClinton, 55, a pharmaceutical representative, from Prestwick, decided to go home after he was told there was little chance of reaching Heathrow.

Douglas Williamson

Douglas Williamson, 64, from Bishopton, was flying to his son's wedding in Madrid via Heathrow and was taken off his flight. He said the security operation had been "well-organised".






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