Nova Scotia Buzz
After the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 air traffic over North America was grounded. Forty aircraft carrying more than 8,000 passengers and crew were diverted to Halifax International Airport.
Halifax Stanfield received many expressions of thanks from around the world after taking in the passengers from away. Lufthansa Airlines named a plane in honour of Halifax. U.S. President George Bush wrote a thank you letter and on September 1, 2006, the President sent U.S. Secretary of State, Dr. Condoleezza Rice, to Halifax Stanfield to host a reception to mark the fifth anniversary. Some diverted passengers even bought space on a billboard in downtown Halifax to express their appreciation.
LIVE: 9/11 Ceremony At Halifax Stanfield Airport
