Boston Logan Airport Officials to Meet, Discuss Increased Security

News of  was met with cheers and tears Sunday night, but thoughts quickly turned toward security concerns. At Logan International Airport in Boston, there has not been a bump in security measures, though that may change as officials meet through the day Monday.

Logan is where American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 departed from before crashing into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York on Sept. 11, 2001.

Federal officials have not issued heightened security orders to airports, but officials at Logan will meet at 8:30 a.m. to discuss whether to take any additional security measures, according to Media Relations Director Phil Orlandella.

“The national level has not been raised. We’re going to meet at 8:30 a.m. to discuss if there’s anything we want to add on our own,” Orlandella said.

Though security has not been increased, Orlandella said travelers at the airport should always remain aware of their surroundings.

“Vigilance, awareness, and if you see something, say something,” he said.

The U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert, cautioning Americans abroad to take precautions against the potential for retaliation against U.S. nationals living and travelling abroad.

“Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations,” read the alert. “U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.”