Fear of flying?

After British authorities announced they arrested a group of men who they said were planning to bomb planes using explosives stored in sports drinks, security officials banned liquids and gels in carry-ons. Earlier check-in times have been recommended, too. So the Business Journal asks:

Have the recent terror threats and increased airport security changed the way you travel?

Heather Krug 

Senior Vice President Rogers & Cowan

Business-wise, I only fly domestically. So as long as we can still have carry-ons, it's not a big problem. Not having liquids is a small sacrifice for safety. But it would become a huge problem if we had to check-in our cell phones, BlackBerrys and other electronic devices. No one would be able to get work done on the plane and I think people will begin having more teleconferences rather than traveling

Mark D. Litvack

Partner Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP 

In this business, you need to go where your depositions and court hearings are, there's no other option. I will just have to adjust my time and start checking in my carry-ons. I realize that that's the price of living in today's world. Even if there is only a one in a thousand chance of a terrorist attack, I would rather sit in the airport for an hour to avoid that chance. It's unfortunate that some people change their lives and plans because of these attacks. When that happens, the terrorists win because their greatest weapon is fear. We have to be smart, but we also need to live our lives.

Debi Leibovitz

Director of Sales, West Structural Graphics

I'm not going to rethink my travel plans. I'll just have to plan ahead, use my hair gel before I leave home and spend two hours eating free muffins and coffee in the Admiral's Club. I think the new measures are inconsistent. The people who are doing security in airports aren't trained in the issues we're talking about.

Chris Greenleaf

Vice President, Comedy and Entertainment GoTV Networks

Even though flying is going to take a lot longer now, I'm confident that the people in charge of airport security have our best interests in mind. I'm not going to stop living my life. I think the security measures are a bit overboard, but I'd rather err on the side of caution until we figure out what the best system is. We have to go to the extreme now, but hopefully, once they figure out how this all works, the measures won't be as severe. You have to put your trust in the people who know this business.

Jean Prewitt

President and Chief Executive Independent Film and Television Alliance

In this market, we are always traveling to different trade shows around the world and we are good at accommodating ourselves to new travel policies. I've heard from a lot of people who have traveled within the last week that the security measures are well publicized, it was easy to follow instructions before arriving and there were no difficulties. These threats are very real and I'm more than prepared to go with the judgment of experts. Like everyone else, I am prepared to oblige with these inconveniences in the interest of safety.

Collin Griffin

Associate Media Director Colby & Partners

I'm actually more confident about traveling now because of all of the efforts that the government is taking to abort these attacks. It's amazing that they were able to detect explosives in some kind of gel. It's a hassle to take off your shoes and wait two hours before boarding, but it's for safety. I have no problem taking nothing on board.