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Update: Lambert - St. Louis International Airport will reopen at Noon, Sept 13, to allow ticketed passengers only to continue their flights. For more information, call the Lambert Information Hotline - 314-851-0987 or visit their web site at www.lambert-stlouis.com Airports to Remain Closed Scene in New York City following the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers after being hit by two hijacked commercial planes. ST. LOUIS, MO, (PRNewswire), Sept 12, 2001 - Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will allow a limited reopening of the nation's commercial airspace system in order to allow flights that were diverted yesterday to continue to their original destinations. The Secretary also announced that the FAA is temporarily extending the ground stop order imposed yesterday while additional security measures are being completed. "Safety is always of paramount importance, and in these extraordinary times we intend to be vigilant," Mineta said. "We remain committed to resuming commercial flights as soon as possible. "As the President said last night, these despicable terrorist attacks have shaken the foundation of our greatest buildings, but have not shaken the foundation of this great nation," the Secretary continued. "As America watches the efforts of our heroic emergency responders and rescue personnel, we keep the victims and their families in our prayers," he also said. Mineta said the FAA would permit flights today only in special limited circumstances. Flights diverted as a result of yesterday's order will be allowed to continue to their original destination under vastly tightened security guidelines. Only passengers on the original flights will be allowed to re-board, and only after airports and airlines have implemented strict screening measures. Airlines will also be allowed to reposition empty aircraft, he said. Mineta said a variety of stepped-up security measures will be instituted at the airports once they re-open. These measures include: A thorough search and security check of all airplanes and airports before passengers are allowed to enter and board aircraft. We will discontinue curbside check-in at the airport. We would ask that all passengers go to the ticket counters to check in. We will also discontinue off-airport check in. We can no longer allow passengers to check in for their flights at hotels or other venues. Passengers must check in at the airports. We must reserve boarding areas for passengers only. Only ticketed passengers will be allowed to proceed past airport screeners to catch their flights. Vehicles near airport terminals will be monitored more closely. "I know all Americans want us to move as quickly and prudently as possible to return our transportation system to normal," Mineta said, "and we will as soon as we can do so safely." Passengers seeking information about flights can go to www.orbits.com for a complete list of phone numbers and web sites for all airlines. See archived story: America Under Seige The Saint Louis Front Page is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan Saint Louis area. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact editor@slfp.com All rights reserved world wide © 1996 - 2008 Moore Design Group .