Join the Discussion Expressing sympathy for the families of victims. Share your thoughts

Related Resources • New England Airports

From Other Guides • America Under Attack • Chaos in the Skies

Elsewhere on the Web • Federal Aviation Administration • Amtrak • SmarterLiving.com: What If You Don't Want to Fly?

The heart-breaking events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 continue to impact travel nationwide. Here is a collection of helpful links and telephone numbers for New England travelers and for those seeking information on passengers who may have been aboard the two hijacked planes that departed from Boston:

Airline emergency numbers for family members and friends inquiring about loved ones have been established by American Airlines - 800 245-0999 and United Airlines - 800 932-8555.

For information on when Boston's Logan Airport will re-open, visit http://www.massport.com. Also check the list of the FAA's new security procedures for U.S. Airports and the status of their implementation at Logan.

If you are returning to Logan, you should be aware that all cars parked in Terminal B parking facilities have been relocated to Suffolk Downs. For further information, see this Massport Media Advisory or call (617) 568-3100.

For information on other New England airports, visit the following airport Web sites:

Bangor International Airport - Bangor, Maine
Bradley International Airport - Windsor Locks, Connecticut
(Note: Some vehicles parked at Bradley have also been relocated. For information, call toll free, 888 624-1533.)
Burlington International Airport - Burlington, Vermont
Manchester Airport - Manchester, New Hampshire
Portland International Jetport - Portland, Maine
T.F. Green International Airport - Providence, Rhode Island
Worcester Regional Airport - Worcester, Massachusetts

New England travelers seeking alternatives to cancelled flights may wish to try Amtrak, which is honoring airline tickets to cities it serves during the disruption. For reservations and further information, call Amtrak toll-free at 800 USA-RAIL.

Even when airports re-open, it will be important to check with your airline to determine the status of your flight(s).

Toll-free phone numbers for airlines serving New England: 

Aer Lingus - 888 474-7424
airNova - 800 272-9662
Air Canada - 888 247-2262
Air France - 800 237-2747
Air Jamaica - 800 523-5585
Air Ontario - 888 247-2262
Air Tran - 800 247-8726
Alitalia - 800 223-5730
America West - 800 235-9292
American Airlines/American Eagle - 800 433-7300
American Trans Air - 800 435-9282
Cape Air - 800 352-0714
Comair - 800 221-1212
Continental Airlines - 800 525-0280
Delta Air Lines - 800 221-1212
Frontier - 800 432-1359
Icelandair - 800 223-5500
JetBlue Airways - 800 538-2583
KLM - 800 374-7747
Lufthansa - 800 645-3880
Metrojet - 888 638-7653
Midwest Express - 800 452-2022
Northwest - 800 225-2525
Olympic - 800 223-1226
Pan Am - 800 FLY-PANAM
Qantas - 800 227-4500
Sabena - 800 955-2000
Southwest Airlines - 800 435-9792
Sun Country - 800 752-1218
Swissair - 800 221-4750
TWA - 800 221-2000
United Airlines - 800 241-6522
US Airways - 800-428-4322
Virgin Atlantic - 800 862-8621

The Boston Globe's boston.com is tracking event cancellations, memorial services and ways to help in the Boston area.