The Gander airport was featured on the History Channel show.
I hope they show it again - the air traffic controllers were fantastic. After 9/11 the FAA determined that ‘new procedures’ for a similar crisis would be too complex - that by allowing the professionals to make split-second decisions (as they were called to do on 9/11) was more efficient - much like battle-ground instincts.
The term *flying by the seat of their pants* gained new respect.
Yes! Thanks for that reminder about it being on the History Channel...would like to see it again.
I think the show you’re speaking of will be airing at 10:am (Eastern) on the History Channel. It’s called “Grounded on 9/11”.
I read a book about the Newfies and how well they treated all their unexpected guests. Amazing how a people can just “do the right thing” without a nanny gov telling them what form to fill out!