'Business as usual'.
The message from the Governments Emergency Planning Officer after the secuirty alert across UK airports.
Police say a major terrorist plot to allegedly blow up aircraft in mid-flight has been disrupted.
A statement from the Home Secretary John Reid has described the incident as significant.
The official threat level in the UK has been moved up to 'Critical' status (first audio clip).
At Ronaldsway it has been calm this morning though there are some security delays. The major difference is that no hand baggage is being allowed in cabins.
The check in times for all flights in the UK is being increased.
Saemus Byrne General Manager Sales and Marketing for EuroManx (second audio clip).
The Governments Emergency Planning Officer Martin Blackburn says its life as normal as far as the Island is concerned (third audio clip).
Meanwhile there are no details about what is thought to be an entirely unrelated incident last night involving the Manchester flight.
Police cars were in evidence in the vicinity of the airport and there were some delays for pasengers.
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