Was Air Travel to the U.S. Allowed on September 12th, 2001?

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The discussion centers on a hypothetical scenario set on September 12, 2001, where a passenger attempts to access the cockpit of an airplane, leading to a panic response from armed police. The conversation explores the heightened security atmosphere following the events of September 11, 2001, with participants reflecting on the likelihood of being shot for such an action, emphasizing the extreme caution and fear prevalent during that time. The mention of flight cancellations on September 12 further underscores the tense environment surrounding air travel immediately after the attacks, reinforcing the seriousness of the situation and the implications of attempting to breach cockpit security.
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The date is september the 12th 2001 and you are on a flying from (lets just say Iran) to Washington. All of a sudden you decide that you want to stretch your legs and go check on the pilot, so you start to walk to the front of the airplane. When you try to open the cockpit door someone shouts "STOP, ARMED POLICE!" Upon hearing this you burst through the door in pannick falling as you do.

Would you be surprised if you got shot in the back of the head?
 
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If it was even a normal day I wouldn't dream of just strolling up to the cockpit on a commercial airline, let alone on sept 12- so no I wouldn't be astonished if I got shot.
 
An interesting parallel Andy.

The more I think about this, the more I see similarities.
 
Whoa, what a coincidence
 
Andy <shakes head>

I believe commercial flights coming into the US were canceled on 9-12.

Either way, point made.
 
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