US blocks family from holiday trip

Muslims were prevented from boarding a flight bound for California without any explanation

A British Muslim family, which includes nine children, were barred from going to Disneyland after US officials prevented them from flying to Los Angeles, British media reported on Wednesday.

The family of 11 members was about to fly to Los Angeles for a holiday trip to Disneyland on Dec 15, but they were approached by US Homeland Security officials in the departure lounge at London Gatwick Airport and barred from boarding their flight, British Sky News reported.