London, England

August 10, 2006
CEA Response to UK Counter Terrorist Operation

The health, safety and well-being of our students are primary priorities at CEA. As such, we are currently monitoring the unfolding counter terrorist operation in the UK. Our UK International Staff is in constant contact with CEA Tempe Headquarters detailing the latest events and their interaction with our students. We are taking all appropriate steps to ensure our students’ safety. CEA would like to take the time to explain the situation in hopes to quell any fears and answer all questions.

Q. What caused the counter terrorist operation?
A. A terrorist plot, which included the plan to smuggle explosives on 10 aircraft, was foiled after 21 people were arrested. Homeland Security Secretary John Reid believes that the “main players” have been accounted for. Both US and UK officials are proceeding with caution and implementing extra security measures.

Q. How is this affecting students that are currently in London?
A. London is operating normally. Aviation delays and cancellations throughout the United Kingdom and the United States are delaying some students’ departures, but the onsite staff is in constant communication with each student. They are being kept abreast of all updates.

Q. How will it affect future students planning on studying in London?
A. All travelers, regardless of their destination, will be affected by new regulations limiting what can be brought in carry-on luggage. Other than that, London students should not expect to feel any other repercussions.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Our Health and Safety Committee, as well as our International Staff, will continue to monitor the situation closely and we feel confident that the steps we are taking will ensure our students' safety abroad. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-266-4441 should you have any questions.