wake of a worldwide warning of a possible bombing campaign.

The Governor's office has received a non-specific advisory from the UK Foreign Office and airlines have tightened up their checking procedures after a review of security.

Airlines are now checking passengers and their baggage more thoroughly as part of the extra vigilance.

It is understood that the warning, which is not specific to Bermuda, was issued by the Foreign Office to all overseas territories.

The advisory is the lowest form of warning, which are made periodically, and airports take them into account when looking at their security arrangements.

Deputy Governor Tim Gurney said: "From time to time we are advised of non-specific threats to aviation.

"We take such threats seriously and review security arrangements with the airlines, taking precautions we believe are sensible.'' The warning came after all British and United States airlines are reported to have been alerted to a possible bombing campaign by Moslem fanatics over the next three months.

The advisory from the Foreign Office was not specific and did not go as far as mentioning a particular faction in relation to the threat.

Lester Nelson, acting general manager of Airport Operations, said the level of the advisory only required them to take note and not to take any specific action.

He said a higher level, if someone had actually made a threat against Bermuda for example, would result in extra security measures.

But he said the airport was planning to bring in hi-tech X-ray machinery so every bag could be screened and checked for explosives.

Currently, BA, as a European carrier, has equipment in place at Bermuda Airport. But by 2002, 100 percent of baggage will be checked by the $2 million devices.