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Cardiff's airport has enhanced security on roads leading to the airport as the UK's terrorism threat level has been raised to "critical". Passengers are advised to arrive in good time for their flights due to enhanced security measures at Cardiff International Airport.
Cardiff International Airport is advising travellers to allow enough time to get to the airport even thought there are no flight delays expected. Extra measures were brought in following attempted attacks in London and Glasgow, as the UK's terrorism threat level was raised to "critical".
Cars are being redirected to the rear of the complex to ensure no vehicles can gain access to the building. But despite cancellations of some flights at Cardiff, there have been no significant delays to passengers.
Cars are being diverted to the rear of the airport to ensure no vehicles can
gain access to the building.
There are also extra security patrols at the complex.There are also extra security patrols at the complex.
Motorists are advised to use the entrance next to the British Airways maintenance depot.Motorists are advised to use the entrance next to the British Airways maintenance depot.
Assistant Chief Constable Giles York, of South Wales Police said security had been in the area - including at the airport - since Friday morning, after the first car bomb was discovered in London. 'Greater visibility'
'Alert' On Monday, Peter Philips, a spokesperson for the airport, told BBC Wales extra measures had been brought in on Friday after the first car bomb was discovered in London.
"We are working in very close partnership with the management of the airport who are very supportive of police actions," he said. "After the London incident, we started to see a greater visibility of armed police at the airport," he said.
"We are endeavouring to give as much normality to customers using the airport as possible, but we are ensuring the greatest safety for everybody. "Once the Glasgow incident happened, armed police arrived in some force."
On Saturday a burning car was driven into a Glasgow airport terminal.
Mr Phillips explained that the airport's car parks were unaffected, and people were allowed a 20 minute "free-period" in the short-stay for picking up and dropping off.
He said passengers did not seem to be affected by the extra measures.
"Of course there were cancellations to Glasgow in terms of flights, but it has not affected flights in general," he said.
"Everyone is taking this very well."
My message to the public is to be alert, but not alarmed Assistant Chief Constable Giles York
Mr Philips added that travellers were advised to turn up in "good time" for their flights as there could be "some congestion".
South Wales Police assistant chief constable Giles York said officers were working in close partnership with the management of the airport.
He said: "We are endeavouring to give as much normality to customers using the airport as possible, but we are ensuring the greatest safety for everybody.
"Increased security includes armed and unarmed patrols, and conducting vehicle checks as they approach the airport.""Increased security includes armed and unarmed patrols, and conducting vehicle checks as they approach the airport."
He added he was not aware of any specific terrorist threat against Wales.He added he was not aware of any specific terrorist threat against Wales.
"My message to the public is to be alert, but not alarmed. Report anything you think is suspicious, but endeavour to maintain as normal a lifestyle as possible.""My message to the public is to be alert, but not alarmed. Report anything you think is suspicious, but endeavour to maintain as normal a lifestyle as possible."
On Saturday a burning car was driven into a Glasgow airport terminal, while on Friday, two car bombs were found in central London.
All flights to and from Glasgow Airport were suspended after the attack.
The airport reopened to incoming flights at 0737 BST on Sunday, when a plane from Ibiza landed.
Meanwhile, it is understood that police vehicles from south Wales have been drafted to London to boost the force's presence in the capital.
British Transport Police (BTP) have called in extra officers to carry out high visibility patrols at Cardiff and Pontypridd train station.British Transport Police (BTP) have called in extra officers to carry out high visibility patrols at Cardiff and Pontypridd train station.