Gathering up videos and tweets of airports and airlines remembering encounters with Queen Elizabeth II, who died September 8, 2022, at age 96.
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In 2014, Queen Elizabeth II visited our home at @HeathrowAirport – Terminal 2, also known as the Queen’s Terminal. Our thoughts are with the British Royal Family, our customers & employees in the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/mg5hZWlyQE
— United Airlines (@united) September 8, 2022
All of us at Heathrow are saddened to hear that Her Majesty the Queen has passed away.
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) September 8, 2022
We offer our condolences to the Royal Family and the British public at this time. pic.twitter.com/yQEbeZEpv8
We are saddened by the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's passing and look back at her arrival at Blue Grass Airport in 1991, one of several visits to Lexington. Our thoughts are with the royal family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/BfDNQeSH2m
— Blue Grass Airport (@BGAirport) September 9, 2022
A message from British Airways on the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen pic.twitter.com/sL9DVVtAGD
— British Airways (@British_Airways) September 8, 2022
AUS joins the world in mourning Queen Elizabeth II. In 1991, the Queen captured the hearts of Texans across the state with a visit to Austin, Dallas and San Antonio in 1991. AUS was proud to welcome her to our airport, our hometown and our state. pic.twitter.com/DiCrapj2I6
— Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (@AUStinAirport) September 8, 2022
We mark the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II by remembering her visit to Brisbane on April 12, 1970. pic.twitter.com/LGwvdQYQyY
— Brisbane Airport ✈️ (@BrisbaneAirport) September 8, 2022
In 2010, Queen Elizabeth II paid her respects to the victims of #Sept11 at @_WTCOfficial. Today, after learning of her passing, we honor her memory and legacy. pic.twitter.com/Rrn0Fap6hb
— Port Authority of NY & NJ (@PANYNJ) September 8, 2022
Brisbane Airport marks the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
— Brisbane Airport ✈️ (@BrisbaneAirport) September 8, 2022
Flashback: The historic moment the first reigning monarch set foot in Queensland, at Brisbane Airport in 1954. pic.twitter.com/mRdC0eUTpD
We join those who mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch & Head of the Commonwealth. Pictured here, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip departing our airport during her last visit to Halifax in 2010. Photo Credit @NS_Archives pic.twitter.com/hP8hrKcUSl
— Halifax Stanfield (@HfxStanfield) September 8, 2022
With the news of the passing of the Queen, here is some archived footage from 1976 of the her visit to Rhode Island. Greeted by Buddy Cianci at TF Green Airport, she then made her way to Newport. Shot by WPRI cameras, archived by @RIHistory. More with @AnitaBaffoni on @wpri12 pic.twitter.com/6MUJ5QkRiW
— Ryan Welch (@RyanWelchPhotog) September 8, 2022
As we look back at her life and her reign, YQM will always remember when Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the modern Greater Moncton International Airport terminal building (now known as Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport) in 2002.
— MonctonYQM (@MonctonYQM) September 8, 2022
A salute to our most regal passenger. pic.twitter.com/Mo2OJEZ6M5
— Porter Airlines (@porterairlines) September 8, 2022
During her visit, Her Majesty placed a letter to the youth of Manitoba and a gift inside a time capsule, which is currently on display in Queen’s Court just past the domestic/international security screening checkpoint. pic.twitter.com/Ebmwtuvw9d
— Winnipeg Airport (@YWGairport) September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth came to New Haven via ship on July 11, 1976, greeted Governor Ella Grasso (shown here) and then flew out of Tweed-New Haven Airport on her way to Virginia as part of her visit to the United States for our bicentennial celebrations. pic.twitter.com/6tcz7htbak
— Tweed Airport – HVN (@FlyTweed) September 8, 2022
We join in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
— Gander Airport (@GanderAirport) September 8, 2022
She left an indelible mark on many, including our airport and community. pic.twitter.com/jtFnyu0q23
Everyone at Manchester Airport is saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) September 8, 2022
Her Majesty visited Manchester Airport on several occasions during her reign, including in 1988 to mark our 50th anniversary. pic.twitter.com/oEXq8UheR0
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and our thoughts are with the Royal Family.
— Liverpool Airport (@LPL_Airport) September 8, 2022
We have many fond memories of the Queen travelling through the airport – the highlight being when she opened our new terminal building in 2002. pic.twitter.com/bYjBeyoFJP
#QueenElizabeth visited Seattle on March 7, 1983 and spoke to a crowd at @UW. “I am delighted that at last I have been given the opportunity to visit the other Washington, and particularly the city of Seattle,” she said. “We have had a wonderful and enjoyable journey.” pic.twitter.com/uMWJRkbLQL
— MOHAI (@MOHAI) September 8, 2022
Rest in peace Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
— Sydney Airport (@SydneyAirport) September 8, 2022
In 1970, the Queen officially opened Terminal 1 and we were fortunate to be graced by a number of visits throughout her reign.
📸 National Archives of Australia pic.twitter.com/yCU4ALAxFt
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) September 9, 2022
And, because it is so charming, here is Queen Elizabeth II’s best role ever.
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