Betty Ong

Uruguayflight attendantFemaleb. 19759.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Betty Ong was a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11, which was hijacked during the September 11 attacks in 2001. She is remembered for her calm and courageous phone call to American Airlines' ground staff, where she reported the hijacking and the alarming situation on the plane. Ong’s pivotal communication provided crucial information about the events unfolding in the aircraft. Tragically, she lost her life in the attacks, but her legacy lives on through her family's efforts to honor her memory and through initiatives that support communities.