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Originally Posted by DMB
I think to some extent it may be based on different experiences. AFAIK Americans have not been affected by Islamist terrorism in Tunisia, whereas a lot of Britons have been. And Kuwait, Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports are known for their modernity and sophistication. Both lists include Egyptian and Turkish airports, which don't have such a good record. So I am prepared to believe that the British list has some basis in reality. Moreover, it does not exempt British airlines, whereas the American one applies only to non-American airlines.[....]
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UK List: Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia | Lebanon, Tunisia
US List: Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia | Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
So all a terrorist has to do is find a non-restricted airport. UK bound terrorists can fly out of Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, or the United Arab Emirates. US bound terrorists can fly out of Lebanon or Tunisia.