BOSTON — Things are back to normal at airports across the country after the tragic midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
For some travelers, the feelings of grief and anxiety are still top of mind while traveling by airplane.
“It was shocking, emotional,” said Susan, after arriving in Boston from D.C.
For two women who flew out of Reagan National Airport this morning, things were normal. It’s what was unsaid that was at top of mind.
“I was just saying to my friend, I feel like there is an elephant in the room right now. No one really talked about it. Obviously, I think that a lot of people are on edge, naturally. I was too,” said Kailyn.
One woman we spoke with frequents Reagan National Airport when she visits family. And she says it could have been anyone.
“It’s just very sad. I love that airport. I always felt so safe flying through there. It’s just a bad accident. You just have to keep living your life and flying and doing what you need to do,” said Jo.
But knowing that air travel is still incredibly safe keeps the stress at ease for other passengers.
“I feel like, unfortunately with everything that happened, everyone is on high alert so I feel it’s probably safer to fly today,” Susan said.
Despite cancelled flights to Reagan National Airport on Thursday, airports remain largely unaffected by this tragedy.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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