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August 10, 2006

Terror plot: First flight from Logan to Heathrow canceled

BOSTON -- The terrorist threat to blow up airplanes that was uncovered in Great Britain affected Logan Airport in Boston, prompting at least two flights to be canceled and forcing delays on others because of strict searches of passengers and airline crews.

The first flight to Britain's busy Heathrow Airport - American Airlines Flight 156 that was due to leave Logan at 9 a.m. was cancelled, according to John Hotard, American Airlines spokesman in Ft. Worth, Texas. American Airlines Flight 95 from Heathrow to Logan also was canceled.

Read the full Associated Press story.

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