Traveling Today?
On the sixth anniversary of September 11, 2001, I wonder if anyone is still superstitious about traveling today. I wonder if there is a discount on airfare on September 11.
We flew out of Salt Lake City on the opening day of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Because of September 11th, we bought plane tickets for outrageously low prices. Because of the Olympics, however, we endured pat down searches and had to remove our shoes. Back then, it felt like an outrage to be asked to remove our shoes.
Now, we’re all used to it.
I hope things are quiet and pleasant today with no tragedies or attacks. I hope all we do is remember the past and no one is foolish enough to repeat it.