Terrorism attacks air travel
Terrorism attacks air travel
Airport Scare at New York's JFK - Terrorist Plot Foiled
The New York area was under the threat of terrorism again. This time however, the plot to blow up the airport and cause more pain than September 11, 2001 was foiled.
The New York area was under the threat of terrorism again. This time however, the plot to blow up the airport and cause more pain than September 11, 2001 was foiled.
Remembering 9/11 Five Years Later
United Airlines, Flight 93 is perhaps the best known of the four flights used in the September 11 attacks. The passengers on board were aware of what had already happened and decided to attack the terrorists on board. Although they died for their efforts, the plane was diverted and crashed in a Pennsylvania field. It is believed that the intended target for this flight was the White House or the Capitol.
United Airlines, Flight 93 is perhaps the best known of the four flights used in the September 11 attacks. The passengers on board were aware of what had already happened and decided to attack the terrorists on board. Although they died for their efforts, the plane was diverted and crashed in a Pennsylvania field. It is believed that the intended target for this flight was the White House or the Capitol.
Remembering 9/11 Five Years Later
American Airlines, Flight 175 left Dulles Airport and flew into the Pentagon minutes later.
American Airlines, Flight 175 left Dulles Airport and flew into the Pentagon minutes later.
Remembering 9/11 Five Years Later - September 11, 2001
United Airlines, Flight 175, flew into the South Tower of the World Trade Center a short time after the North Tower had been hit.
United Airlines, Flight 175, flew into the South Tower of the World Trade Center a short time after the North Tower had been hit.
Remembering 9/11, Five Years Later
American Airlines, flight 11, flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and marked the first commercial flight in the United States used in an act of terrorism.
American Airlines, flight 11, flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and marked the first commercial flight in the United States used in an act of terrorism.
Terrorism Attempt at London Heathrow Airport Foiled
In light of the recent plot that was thankfully foiled by British authorities, more stringent carry-on luggage restrictions are now in place. It all began with several perpetrators who attempted to bring explosive liquids on board flights destined for the United States. The liquids were masked in sports drinks bottles. If successful, thousands could have been killed somewhere over the Atlantic. And because of the latest terrorist plot, airport security is changed.
In light of the recent plot that was thankfully foiled by British authorities, more stringent carry-on luggage restrictions are now in place. It all began with several perpetrators who attempted to bring explosive liquids on board flights destined for the United States. The liquids were masked in sports drinks bottles. If successful, thousands could have been killed somewhere over the Atlantic. And because of the latest terrorist plot, airport security is changed.
No-fly zone breached in Washington D.C.
The White House had an unexpected visitor in the form of a student pilot, who flew his small aircraft within the airspace of the White House, causing a great security flap as officials tried to ascertain what the aircraft was doing flying into a high security area.
The White House had an unexpected visitor in the form of a student pilot, who flew his small aircraft within the airspace of the White House, causing a great security flap as officials tried to ascertain what the aircraft was doing flying into a high security area.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The lax security problems that may have factored into the September 11th attacks.