Machines. During the chaos, a second attacker went upstairs and blew himself up. The third attacker waited outside. Detonating his explosives as people ran out of that airport in a panic. 42 people killed. More than 230 wounded. There are no known american casualties. Some of the victims have yet to be identified. Steve handelsman is at Reagan National as security measures at home are revealed. Steve . Reporter thanks. Officials at airports across america are nervous. They know terrorists are copy cats. Officials are worried. They know terrorists are copy cats. That after the isisinspired attack on belgiums airport the Brussels Airport in march came istanbul. Airports are perfect targets. Security looks tighter at some u. S. Terminals but defending any airport is a tough task. They are full of people. 62 million a year in and out of istanbuls airport that reopened today. 101 million at atlantas hartsfield airport, the busiest in the world. That alone looks tempting to isis and its foll
Closer to home there are visible signs of increased security as a response to the attack. Chris gordon live at Dulles Airport this afternoon where passengers are ready to board a flight to turkey. Chris . Reporter well, wendy, Airport Police are working with federal partners to create a security presence here at dulles today that indicates a very high state of readiness. Carrying assault style rifles on patrol in clear view of passengers. Police canine teams on the prowl for suspicious bags or packages. The police are responsible for the safety of the airport up to the tsa checkpoints. It is in the nonsecured areas where recent airport attacks have been aimed including yesterdays shootings and bombings at the airport in istanbul. I have seen comes outside pale troing, security guards, canine units. I feel safe. Reporter this family is taking their grandsons to europe. As long as we are aware, not in crowds it ooh es okay. Reporter has it crossed your mind . Oh, yes. I think of those th