IGF Athens / Forensic tests on three Boeing 767 aircraft

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I wanted to make sure that those who attended the Internet Governance
Forum (IGF) in Athens & flew out on British Airways (BA), were aware
that their flights might have been contaminated with radioactive
polonium.

Please read the text below VERY CAREFULLY and, do forward to any
colleagues you know who might have also flown on BA.


regards

Robert

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The following British Airways flights are involved. - http://
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Forensic tests on three Boeing 767 aircraft
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British Airways has been advised that three of its Boeing 767 short
haul aircraft have been identified by the UK government as part of
the investigation into the death of Alexander Litvinenko.

The airline was contacted on Tuesday, November 28 by the government.
It has taken the three B767s out of service to enable forensic
examination to be carried out.

The initial results of the forensic tests, which was confirmed late
this afternoon, has shown very low traces of a radioactive substance
onboard two of the three aircraft.

British Airways has been advised that this investigation is confined
solely to these three B767 aircraft, which will remain out of service
until further notice.

British Airways understands that from advice it has been given that
the risk to public health is low.

The airline is in the process of making contact with customers who
have travelled on flights operated by these aircraft, which operate
within Europe.

Flights affected are listed here.

Customers on these flights who wish to receive further advice are
advised to telephone NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.  This includes UK
citizens travelling overseas.  For all non-UK nationals, please
contact your local doctor.

Only customers who have travelled on these specific flights are asked
to telephone NHS Direct or seek medical advice locally.

British Airways has set up a special helpline for customers in the UK
on 0845 6040171 or  + 44191 211 3690 for international calls.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Information is also available from the following websites

     NHS Direct       www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

     Health Protection Agency Information       www.hpa.org.uk

Further information will be released as it becomes available.