United Cancels 9/11 Flyover in Denver Amid Community Concerns

United Airlines canceled its planned flyover of Denver on September 11, 2026, featuring a Boeing 777 escorted by four fighter jets. The event was intended to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks but was called off due to 'concerns in the community,' according to an airline spokesperson.

The flyover had been scheduled for 9:03 a.m., the exact time hijackers crashed United Flight 175 into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. The Denver Office of Emergency Management had earlier posted on social media to alert residents about the planned flyover, stating it did not signal an emergency.

City officials expressed support for honoring 9/11 victims and first responders but acknowledged that the flyover 'may be jarring' to some residents who were unaware of the plans. United Airlines still plans to unveil a monument made from World Trade Center steel at a later date, honoring crew members aboard Flights 175 and 93.