United criticised for reintroducing 9/11 flight numbers
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United Airlines has been criticised for accidentally reinstating flight numbers 93 and 175 – those involved in the 9/11 attacks. A statement by the Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association called the act “an absolute and blatant disrespect of the pilots, crew and passengers who lost their lives on that date”.
“The thought of anyone among management at United Airlines to even consider reinstating these two sacred flight numbers – on the heels of Osama bin Laden’s death – demonstrates a severe disconnect from right and wrong,” said MEC Chairman, Captain Wendy Morse. “Their insensitivity and unconscionable disrespect of these sacred flight numbers and their meaning to the employees of United Airlines and the families of those who lost their lives nearly 10 years ago are not only alarming, but reprehensible.”
United has apologised for the reinstatement of the flight numbers, and said it was taking steps to remove them.
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