Actor James Woods encountered a situation on a flight from Boston to Los Angeles that raised suspicions. Approximately a month before the September 11 attacks, Woods observed four men of apparent Middle Eastern origin acting strangely during the flight.
According to reports, these men did not eat, drink, read, or sleep throughout the entire cross-country journey. Instead, they remained upright in their seats, occasionally conversing in low tones.
Woods reported his observations to a flight attendant, who unfortunately shrugged off his concerns. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, he informed airport authorities, but they also seemed unwilling to become involved. While Woods noticed unusual behavior and did report it, some of the initial news reports contained inaccuracies regarding the timing and details of his actions.
The events surrounding the 9/11 attacks prompted significant soul-searching and discussions about signs that were noticed but not adequately heeded. Unfortunately, in this case, the suspicious behavior Woods observed did not lead to preventive measures before the tragic events unfolded.
The flight attendant did not shrug it off and he spoke to the captain with his concerns. The caption was interested and forwarded the concern.