NBC New York

‘Pay attention!' Air traffic control slams Spirit flight for ‘close' AF1 encounter over NY

Air traffic controllers expressed concern that a Boston-bound Spirit flight was flying too close to Air Force One as both traversed New York skies Tuesday, radio communications show, though a source ...
WHDH

‘Pay attention, get off the iPad!’: Air traffic control gives Boston bound pilot stern warning after AF1 close call

BOSTON (WHDH) - A pilot on a Spirit Airlines flight bound for Boston Tuesday received warning from air traffic control over New York. Air traffic control told the pilot, “Spirit 1300 turn right. Pay ...
CNN

Controller scolds Spirit Airlines pilot to ‘pay attention’ to radio calls as Air Force One flies 8 miles away

A Spirit Airlines pilot was scolded by air traffic control on Tuesday after not immediately responding to a controller’s instructions as Air Force One flew about 8 miles away. The two aircraft were ...