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Flight Attendants Tribute: AFA Honors 9/11
Flight attendants tribute: Association of Flight Attendants‑CWA members observed a nationwide moment of silence at 8:46 am ET on September 11, 2025.
The Association of Flight Attendants‑CWA (AFA) led a coordinated remembrance on September 11, 2025, pausing at 8:46 am Eastern Time — the moment the first attacks struck in 2001 — to mark the 24th anniversary. The union, which represents nearly 50,000 U.S. flight attendants, said members across the country and around the world joined in quiet reflection and memorial activities.
AFA Honor Guard teams attended official ceremonies at key sites tied to the attacks, including New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Local memorials, onboard moments of silence and social media remembrances extended the union’s tribute beyond those major sites, reaching flight attendants working international schedules.
Why the flight attendants tribute matters
Beyond solemn remembrance, the event underscored the role of cabin crew as trained first responders and “aviation’s last line of defense.” AFA emphasized that flight attendants routinely prepare for emergencies, medical events and security incidents — responsibilities that remain central to safety culture across airlines.
- What the flight attendants tribute highlighted: the union’s nearly 50,000 members pausing together to honor victims and the crew role in safety.
Organizers encouraged respectful sharing of stories and quiet acts of remembrance, noting that many members balance the emotional weight of the day with operational duties. The union’s communications highlighted both the historical importance of September 11 and the everyday service cabin crews provide to passengers and communities.
For passengers and aviation fans watching the day, the AFA’s coordinated pause served as a reminder of how the industry—and the people who staff it—have been shaped by that day and continue to prioritize safety, preparedness and support for first responders and survivors.
