Airlines can be sued over 9/11 attacks
American Airlines, United Airlines and Boeing could all be sued over the September 11 atrocities after a judge ruled that relatives of those killed in the attacks, as well as those injured, could start legal proceedings.
According to a report in today’s edition of The Times, US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that 70 “injured parties” and relatives of those who died could go ahead with litigation.
The newspaper states that the judge said Boeing has “failed to sufficiently defend itself against the allegation that its cockpit doors were not designed to withstand a hijacking attempt”, while the aircraft maker says it is not liable because its planes were overrun by terrorists.
Furthermore, The Times reports, the plaintiffs say that American Airlines and United Airlines had a responsibility to protect people on the ground when the aircraft crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Centre. Both airlines say they were not negligent in any way, and that they could not have anticipated what happened.
A spokesman for American Airlines is quoted as saying: “We continue to believe that we are not liable for the events that occurred that day.”
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Major rail disruptions around and in Berlin until early 2026