A screen grab of WBZ's coverage of the incident at Boston's Logan Airport. Source: Supplied
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ARABIC speakers escorted off a flight by police, planes searched on the tarmac and airports evacuated as US security goes on high alert after the Boston bombings.
United States security is on high alert after two explosions ripped through the Boston Marathon killing at least three people and injuring more than 170.
At Logan International Airport in Boston two men who were not seated together started speaking Arabic, My Fox Boston reported. That was enough to have them removed from the plane.
"There were some concerned marathoners on the flight so the plane was brought back to the gate and the two men were escorted off the plane," My Fox reports.
Transport Safety Authorities also stopped Flight 1716 from Philadelphia on the tarmac soon after landing. The luggage was laid out piece by piece on the runway until each bag was searched and cleared.
Federal Aviation Authority spokesman David Procopio said a piece of luggage on the plane had not been checked in Philadelphia that security wanted to inspect.
United Airways Flight 636 to Chicago was also returned to the gate and passengers were sent back through security screening at the request of the crew while the aircraft was swept.
At New York's LaGuardia Airport a terminal was evacuated following the report of two bottles full of a suspicious liquid.
"There was some concern about two bottles that were on a gate," NYPD police commissioner Ray Kelly said.
"They evacuated a terminal and then searched an airplane that went from New York to Logan Airport. It was some substance in two bottles."
Adding to the transport problems, American Airlines grounded all its aircraft due to problems with its reservation system. The system has since been restored but delays remain.
Additional law enforcement officers have been brought in to guard famous landmarks and public places all around America. Hotels have also stepped up security, some limiting access to guests only and checking swipe cards for proof of entry.
Security officers are searching bags of passengers travelling on trains and the subway system.
Rubbish bins have been removed from Capitol Hill while in other areas they have been taped up so nothing can be thrown inside.
In Boston dozens of rifle-wielding police, national guard members and SWAT teams will continue to patrol the streets, particularly around the Back Bay area.
"That area is pretty much going to be locked down," Boston Governor Deval Patrick said. "It’s not going to be easy, simple, or regular. And, I think, in most cases, people are not going to have access to that area."
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