United Scraps 9/11 Flyover in Denver Amid Community Concerns
A planned flyover in Denver featuring a United Airlines Boeing 777 escorted by four fighter jets was canceled on September 11, 2026. The event aimed to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks, with the flight scheduled for 9:03 a.m., the exact time hijackers crashed United Flight 175 into the World Trade Center's South Tower.
The decision to cancel was made due to 'concerns in the community,' according to an airline spokesperson. This concern likely stems from the possibility of the formation being surprising or jarring to residents who were unaware of the planned flyover, as acknowledged by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's office.
Despite the cancellation, United Airlines still plans to unveil a 9-foot-11-inch monument made from World Trade Center steel honoring the airline crew members aboard Flights 175 and 93.