Former NY Fed President on Remembering 9/11
William Dudley discussed Dudley’s experience on a diverted flight during the FAA ground stop after the attacks. Dudley said the plane was unable to land in the U.S. and was...
By Bloomberg Markets · Bloomberg Markets
William Dudley discussed Dudley’s experience on a diverted flight during the FAA ground stop after the attacks. Dudley said the plane was unable to land in the U.S. and was sent to Saint John’s, Newfoundland, where passengers were kept for six days. He compared the experience to the musical Come From Away, saying it accurately captured what stranded travelers went through. Dudley recalled the uncertainty at first, including the pilot’s refusal to explain what was happening until they were on the ground, but emphasized the generosity of Canadians who housed, fed, and clothed the stranded passengers. The conversation also reflected on the tragedy of Sept. 11, honoring first responders and noting that, despite the horror of the attacks, many people rose to the occasion with heroism and kindness. (Source: Bloomberg)