# The Day Air Traffic Control Saved Millions | Detroit News

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Podcast: [Detroit News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detroit-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476185)
Published: 2026-09-11T17:10:57+00:00
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On 9/11/2001, the FAA shut down all U.S. airspace for the first time ever—landing over 4,500 planes and safely getting a million passengers down. Meanwhile, Canada launched Operation Yellow Ribbon, opening 17 airports to absorb 200 diverted flights and 33,000 stranded travelers. In Gander, Newfoundland—a town of just 10,000 people—nearly 7,000 passengers were welcomed with open arms: locals flooded in with food, shelter, and entertainment. Air traffic controllers earned global acclaim for their calm, heroic coordination, hailed as the greatest feat in aviation history. This moment proved that human resilience and compassion can turn crisis into unity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8cb0c054d81c2908

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