United Airlines Cancels 9/11 Flyover Tribute Amid Community Concerns

United Airlines cancels 9/11 flyover tribute after community backlash. Memorial events now planned at Denver airports.

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Denver, United States — A planned 9/11 memorial flight over Denver has been canceled due to concerns raised by local residents, according to officials.

The event, which was set to feature a Boeing 777 alongside F-15 fighter jets, was intended as a tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks. However, the city’s Office of Emergency Management confirmed that United Airlines called off the flyover following public feedback.

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United Airlines had initially described the event as a way to honor those who perished in the attacks, including crew members from Flight 175 and Flight 93. The airline will now hold memorial events at its Flight Training Center and Denver International Airport, where a monument made from World Trade Center steel will be unveiled.

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