United Airlines Scraps Denver Flyover on 9/11 Anniversary

United Airlines has canceled its planned tribute flyover over Denver International Airport on September 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The airline had intended to feature a Boeing 777 widebody jet flying at low altitude flanked by four U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets.

The planned event was met with mixed reactions from the public and community members in Denver. Critics questioned whether a low-altitude pass by a commercial jetliner escorted by fighter aircraft was an appropriate way to commemorate the attack, while others raised concerns about operational safety and potential disruption to regular flight operations at one of the busiest airports in the United States.

United Airlines confirmed that it would still mark the anniversary through other observances, including moments of silence and internal memorial events for employees. The airline has a long history of commemorating September 11, with employees gathering each year at various locations to pay respects to those who died.