AIRLINE INFORMATION AND TRAVELER RESOURCES For the latest airline information, including phone numbers and travel
updates for those affected by yesterday's tragedy.
AMERICAN
AIRLINES STATEMENT Toll-free number for families:
1-800-245-0999
For more information regarding yesterday's incident please visit www.amrcorp.com
WHAT IF YOU DON'T WANT TO FLY?
(FROM SMARTERLIVING.com)
If you're having second thoughts about air travel in the aftermath
of the tragic events in New York and Washington, rest assured. No one is
going to force you to fly.
And if you don't fly, will your airline issue a refund? I can't guarantee
it, but so far, several airlines have already announced that they will
issue refunds and waive cancellation and rebooking fees.
For More: http://www.smarterliving.com/columns/chris/What20010911.1.html
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>WHERE'S
JOHNNY
JET?<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Thank you everyone for your emails and messages.
Amber and I are okay. It was a horrific day as you all know. I was in New
York City at my apartment about 70 blocks from the World Trade Center (WTC).
I was getting ready to go to the office which is only around 10 blocks
from the terrorists acts. Before I left for work I wanted to buy
a last minute plane ticket to Hawaii to attend a friend's wedding. United's
web page was taking a while searching for fares, so I opened up USAToday.com
in a different browser. There I saw the breaking news that a plane hit
the WTC. I opened the blinds and looked out my
window
and saw all the smoke. I turned on the TV and witnessed the second
plane hitting tower two. I had know idea it was a commercial airliner,
in fact, I thought it was terrorists in a small jet. My cell
phone went dead (for most of the day), the land line worked for about 10
minutes (I was able to call some loved ones to let them know I was okay).
I tried calling Amber who I knew was on her way to O'Hare but couldn't
get a through because her cell phone was down. Eventually I found out she
was okay, but very disturbed. Fortunately I have a cable modem and was
able to email friends/family. It was madness downtown, but up where
I lived was rather calm. The only thing different was a line for the pay
phone (which is now free) and there was no mass transportation. I
tried to escape to Connecticut but couldn't because all the bridges, tunnels
and trains were closed. I was trapped so I ran to a Korean Market
(every corner has one:-) to buy some food and water. I thought it would've
been crazy, but New Yorkers really impressed me with their calmness. I
mean I didn't see anyone freaking out, they were just walking down the
streets continuing with their everyday lives. I was so surprised because
I was in L.A. for the riots and it was nuts. I was out in Palos Verdes
which is a really safe area and about 15 miles from the fires. There people
flipped (including me). The grocery store line was literally around the
corner, the shelves were empty, gas stations were jammed, and ATM machines
were out of money.
I eventually made it out of NYC and got on a
subway to Grand Central (All Taxi's and Buses were filled to the rim).
The subway was packed, and so was the train to CT. Metro North did a great
job adding cars and not charging people. Passengers were quiet, but friendly.
I saw one man share his cell phone with other people so they could tell
their families where to pick them up. When I got off the train I never
saw so many hugs, kisses, and I Love U's.
Unfortunately, my family knew a lot of people
who worked in the WTC. All we can do is wait and pray.
