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:// 
tinyurl.com/y9n2ra
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Forensic tests on three Boeing 767 aircraft
http://tinyurl.com/yhffyn


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.