Boston Logan Airport 9/11 Memorial

Airports marking the 23rd anniverary of 9/11

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If you are traveling on Wednesday, September 11, you’ll notice flags flying at half-staff at airports around the country to mark the 23rd anniversary of 9/11.

Here’s what they’re honoring:

On September 11, 2001, four airplanes were hijacked as part of a coordinated plan.

Two planes originated at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); one left from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD); and one departed Newark International Airport (EWR), now Newark Liberty International Airport. The two planes hijacked after leaving Boston Logan International were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.

The plane hijacked after leaving Dulles International hit the Pentagon, near Washington, D.C.

The fourth plane left Newark International Airport and crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Nearly 3000 people were killed that day and many more were injured.

On Wednesday you’ll see and be invited to join airport and airline staff who will pause activity at 8:46 a.m. (EDT). They will observe a moment of silence timed to the exact time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

We’ll try to post the Tweets and messages airports share about their events marking the day. If we miss yours, please send it along.

9/11 Memorial at Boston Logan International Airport

If you are traveling to or from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on September 11 – or anytime – keep in mind that the airport has a 9/11 Memorial honoring the passengers and crews of American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175. Those are the two planes that left Logan for Los Angeles but were hijacked by terrorists and flown into the World Trade Towers in New York.

The Place of Remembrance – near the Hilton Hotel at Logan – has landscaped paths leading to a large glass cube featuring two glass panels etched with the names of every person aboard each flight.

Visitors can go inside the cube and look up at the sky through a prism of reflective panels. At night, the cube glows with a soft light.

The 9/11 Memorial at Boston Logan International Airport

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This Friday, September 11, marks 19 years since the terrorist attacks on September, 11, 2001, which killed almost 3000 people and injured thousands more.

Four airplanes were hijacked that day as part of a coordinated plan: two planes originated at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); one left from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD); and one departed Newark International Airport (EWR), now Newark Liberty International Airport.

The two planes hijacked after leaving Boston Logan International were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The plane hijacked after leaving Dulles International hit the Pentagon, near Washington, D.C. The fourth plane, originating in Newark International Airport, crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Private and public memorials take place each year to observe the anniversary of 9/11. And despite COVID-19 concerns, this year those memorials will still be taking place, although a bit differently.

A commemoration ceremony for victims’ families will be streamed online from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. The tradition has been for family members to read the names of all the victims during the memorial ceremony. This year a recording of family members reading the names will stream during the event.

The September 11 observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, PA. will be closed to the general public, but live-streamed as well. Both presidential candidates plan to visit the site that day.

We haven’t seen anything official about an observance taking place at Boston Logan International Airport, but no doubt some people will make their way to the 9/11 Memorial at BOS Airport to remember and pay respects.

The memorial is a large glass cube on a small hill, next to the Hilton Hotel at BOS. Inside are two glass panels etched with the names of every person aboard the two flights that were hijacked leaving Boston Logan Airport. The memorial was dedicated in 2008.

BOS: 5 Things We Love About Boston Logan International Airport

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Our “5 Things We Love About …” series highlights some of the great features and amenities at airports around the country and the world.

Today we land at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

Keep in mind that some of amenities may be currently unavailable due to health concerns. We’re confident they’ll be back.

If we missed something you love about Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), please leave a note in the comments section below.

And if you have a suggestion for the next airport to be featured in our “5 Things We Love About…” series, we want to know!

BOS: 5 Things We Love About Boston Logan International Airport

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1. Art at Boston Logan Int’l Airport

The public art program at BOS features both permanent pieces and temporary exhibitions and includes the Sports Wall, which celebrates sports championships and the Boston “T” Party exhibit, which invites travelers to take selfies and, of course, share them.

2. Rocking Chairs at BOS

Like many other airports now, Boston Logan International Airport has rocking chairs scattered about. Here, some of the rocking chairs are plain white while others are painted by artists.

Boston Logan Rocker

3. Shopping at Boston Logan Int’l Airport

Stuffed lobster at Boston Tops shop at Logan Airport

We love shopping for souvenirs at Boston Logan International Airport.

In addition to all the fun Boston-centric and lobster-themed gifts available, it is also possible to pick up live lobsters to-go at Legal Sea Foods. (Although this is one of the amenities temporarily unavailable due to COVID concerns.)

4. Family Friendly amenities at BOS

BOS has nursing pods in each terminal and Kidport play spaces in several terminals.

If your kids (or you) can’t sit still in a restaurant or can’t agree on what kind of food to eat, Boston Logan is one of the airports where you can have AtYourGate deliver food to you from eateries across all terminals.

5. The 9/11 Memorial at BOS

The Logan Airport 9/11 Memorial at Boston Logan International Airport honors the passengers and crews of American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175. These two planes departed Logan Airport for Los Angeles on September 11, 2001 and were hijacked by terrorists who flew them into the World Trade Towers in New York.

The memorial was dedicated on September 9, 2008 and is 20-by-20-foot glass cube that glows with a soft light at night. Inside the cube are two glass panels etched with the names of the people who were on each flight.

The memorial is in a small, park-like area between Terminal A and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport and is open 24 hours.

At Boston Logan Airport: Visit the 9/11 Memorial

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If you happen to be traveling to or from Boston Logan International Airport today- September 11 – or anytime – keep in mind that the airport has a 9/11 Memorial that honors the passengers and crews of American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 – the two planes that left Logan for Los Angeles but were hijacked by terrorists and flown into the World Trade Towers in New York.

The Place of Remembrance – near the Hilton hotel at Logan – has landscaped paths leading to a large glass cube featuring two glass panels etched with the names of every person aboard each flight.

Visitors can go inside the cube and look up at the sky through a prism of reflective panels. At night, the cube glows with a soft light.

 

(Photos courtesy Boston Logan International Airport)