Failed terror attack in Detroit causes no delays at TIA

A day after an alleged terrorism event on a jet landing in Detroit, travelers at Tampa International Airport were calm and confident as they made their way to the gates.

"That's not going to stop our travel plans," said Amanda Zdzierak, who was flying with her family to Hartford, Conn., to visit her sick grandfather. "It also makes people more aware about what's going on."

Traffic was light this afternoon at the airport on what is typically a slow travel day. Lines at ticket counters moved quickly. There were no signs of extra security.

Airport spokeswoman Brenda Geoghagan said airport officials haven't raised their security measures as yet - but they remain in touch with local police and with federal transportation officials.

"At this time, we have no new security measures," Geoghagan said.

But some airlines were telling passengers today that new government security regulations prohibit them from leaving their seats beginning an hour before landing

Air Canada said in a statement that new rules imposed by the Transportation Security Administration limit on-board activities by passengers and crew in U.S. airspace. The airline said that during the final hour of flight passengers must remain seated. They won't be allowed access to carryon baggage or to have any items on their laps.

Flight attendants on some domestic flights are informing passengers of similar rules. Passengers on a flight from New York to Tampa this morning were also told they must remain in their seats and couldn't have items in their laps, including laptops and pillows.

The TSA issued a security directive for U.S.-bound flights from overseas, according to a transportation security official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak publicly.

The official said passengers traveling internationally could see increased security screening at gates and when they check their bags, as well as additional measures on flights such as stowing carryons and personal items before the plane lands.

At TIA, Al and Ashley Kircher were flying home to Winnipeg, Manitoba, after two weeks in Florida. They had no concerns as they sat killing time before their flight.

"We feel security's pretty good," Al Kircher said.

"What are you going to do," Ashley Kircher said. "Take the bus, if you're scared?"