I altered my plans slightly so I would fly yesterday instead of tomorrow - while I believe we should live our lives, etc - it just didn't feel right. Am curious what flight loads will be tomorrow versus a normal Monday.

I flew last year on September 11. It was a Sunday and seemed to be normal weekend travel for everyone. The four-year anniversary didn't get the attention that this year seems to be getting.

I don't have to, but if I did, I would not have any problems with it.

Let's not forget that there are many other dates that are just as significant. Perhaps the numbers of innocent people killed were nowhere near 9/11 but nevertheless innocent people were killed during numerous hijackings.

Would you also feel apprehensive about going to a theater on OCT23? (the date of the Chechen terrorists overtaking a Moscow theater full of innocent civilians).

AAFF - perhaps if I were Russian I would.

correct me if I'm wrong, but the way I read your posts is that we should all be afraid of certain dates just because of what happened in the past?

Should Poles not sleep well on 8/31-9/1 because the Germans attecked Poland on SEP01 in 1939 which is recognized as the start of WWII?

or should we all be concerned about JUN25, the date of North Korea invaded South Korea. and by the time it was all over about 55K Americans were killed or missing in action.

Dec7???

My point is simple. During a fight/war there will be some dates that are sad and memorable, but life goes on....

I don't have flights on 9/11, but if I needed to travel I would fly 9/11 without a second thought to terrorists.

I would however, remember that for the US (and for many around the world) in general and for those in the airline industry 9/11 is a day of personal tragedy and historical significance.

It is fitting (IMHO) to respect the anniversary of a day that sadly will live in our memorys for a very long time. It's a good idea to remember that the anniversary has very personal meaning for many who lost friends and loved ones.

The sheer number of 9/11 programs this weekend has no doubt already stirred up a lot of feelings for many.

Lets think for a minute. Most people who died on 9/11 are people who just showed up to work at WTC or the Pentagon, and not traveling.

So, maybe I should tell my boss I don't work every 9/11.

Worst thing we can do is hide under the bed on 9/11.

Rain delays to Chicago today I hope the weather will get better tomorrow when I'll fly. I'm getting anxiety already, nothing to do with 09/11/01.

I've got to agree with AAFrequentFlyer's logic.

9/11 might be the safest date to fly on, if everyone is so edgy.

FainaAgain, I hope the weather in Chicago clears, too! We fly in Thursday night and I want a smooth flight.

Ugughghghgh I hate turbulence.

I can understand everyone's reluctance, after all, these Islamic extremists seem to attach great significance to dates.

I flew yesterday, along with eleven other family members (group concensus was go for it!), all returning home after a reunion. It was eerie - the airports in Montreal, Phila, and Tampa were virtually empty. While we waited for our flight, we watched the airport TV's all showing the towers getting hit.

We flew to London on 9/11/03. No problems

Flew BWI-LAX-Auckland on 9/11/2002

I will always remember that on the empty concourse at BWI the waiting area TVs sounded so loud -- and sad -- with "Taps" from the 1st anniversary memorial services playing seemingly non-stop.

Plenty of time and space for reflection, but I'm glad I flew that day.

Just a little late with this but I flew on 9-11 with hubby and daughter, through Dulles. We spent 11 hours in the airport because of weather delays in Chicago, gate changes and equipment failure. Not a good experience, but we were captive and what could we do except explore. If you need to know anything about the Dulles airport I could probably tell you. There were lots of people in the same predicament. So our 1 1/2 hour stopover turned into much more but we made the best of it, andnot they did not offer or give out any vouchers for food or beverage.