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Reflecting on the Events of September 11
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September 11th marked the airline industry's darkest day. As all sectors of air travel struggle to recover from the tragic events of 9/11, it is important to look back at what happened and bear witness to the changes that have occurred throughout the air travel industries world-wide.

When Terrorism Took to the Air on September 11th
September 11th was the darkest day for air travel world wide. So where are the airlines now? And what are the airlines doing to mark the anniversary of September 11th?

Air Travel Attitudes After September 11th
The anniversary of September 11th marks the day that air travel changed. In the days following the tragedy airspace closed, airplanes remained on the ground and people wondered if the airline industry would ever recover. Would people feel safe enough to return to the skies?

Airline losses and September 11th
Perhaps no other industry was as immediately affected by the devestating events of September 11th as the airline industry. This feature takes a look at the fractured status of the airlines in a post-September 11th world.

Access-able travel since September 11th
Since 9/11 travel for passengers with disabilities has grown increasingly difficult. With a fluctuating air travel climate, it is important that passengers with a physical limitation be made aware of their rights when it comes to air travel.

The planes that crashed on September 11th
An interesting article that documents the details about the flights that crashed on September 11th.

Chronology of Terror - September 11th
CNN provides a succinct timeline of the events that occurred on September 11th.

The last moments of Flight 93
A tribute to the heroism of passengers on this ill-fated flight.

The last moments of Flight 77
The horrific last minutes of American Airlines Flight 77.

Stories from the Rock - Gander and September 11th
Stories and images about Gander, Newfoundland (Canada) which doubled the size of its town when it took in thousands of passengers from 9/11 flights.

September 11 News
A site with a wealth of information about all aspects related to September 11th.

Knowing that an air attack could happen
The lax security problems that may have factored into the September 11th attacks.

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