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Does an airline retire flight numbers after a crash?

Public Comments

1. Yes,they are required by FAA rules.;
2. It depends on whether the crash was caused by God or by man.
3. No, they get tossed back in the hat.
4. yes, they do. but another airline can have the same number-just not the airline whos aircraft was involved in the incident.
5. Yes, most airlines retire the flight numbers after an attack or aircraft crash. For example, the Delta (Comair) flight this past weekend's number is now retired. If this helps, please choose as Best Answer. Thanks!