After the explosions at the Boston Marathon, some flights experienced delays.
At least three people died and more than 20 were injured in two explosions at the Boston Marathon on Monday. A separate fire at JFK Library was unrelated to the incident.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Logan International Airport experienced some delays after the incident as security was on high alert around the city and the country. According to a tweet from the airport, the FAA issued a "ground stop" at 1:50 p.m. This order would force planes to stay at their point of departure and prohibit them from landing in Boston. The FAA also sent out a tweet to pilots saying, : "Short notice" There is a TFR [temporary flight restriction] in Boston, MA."
The FAA banned planes from flying over the site of the explosion. The came at the request of law enforcement.
Travelers who were flying to or from Logan Airport were advised to check with the airline about the status of their flight times.
The grounding of flights at Logan Airport did not last long after authorities determined the attack was isolated.
In addition to flights, several hotels also tightened security. Hotels in Boston, New York, Washington D.C. and other areas stepped up their security after the attacks. Some hotels restricted access to guests, while others encouraged guests to stay indoors. Some even stopped accepting checked luggage.
The explosions had the entire country on high alert. Security was heightened in big cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, San Francisco, and even as far as London, which has a marathon planned for Sunday.
It's unclear what or who caused the explosions at the Boston Marathon on Monday. Investigations are ongoing.
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