DHS PRESS RELEASE

Statement by Department of Homeland Security Press Secretary Sara Kuban

Release Date: December 25, 2009

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

“Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has been briefed on the incident aboard Northwest Airlines flight #253 and is closely monitoring the situation.

Passengers may notice additional screening measures put into place to ensure the safety of the traveling public on domestic and international flights.

As always we encourage the traveling public to be observant and aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious behavior or activity to law enforcement officials.

We encourage those with future travel plans to stay in touch with their airline and to visit www.tsa.gov for updates.”