Spirit Airlines Plane Scolded for Flying Too Close to Air Force One

Incident Overview

• ✈️ A Spirit Airlines flight bound for Boston was reprimanded by air traffic control for flying too close to Air Force One, which was carrying President Trump.
• ⚠️ Air traffic control repeatedly instructed the Spirit Airlines pilots to adjust their course, warning them they were getting "too close for comfort" to the presidential plane.

Air Traffic Control Instructions

• 🔊 The air traffic control audio captured instructions for the pilots to "Turn 20 degrees right" and to "Pay attention" and "Get off your iPad."
• 📱 The pilot was using a Microsoft Surface, which was humorously referred to as an "iPad" by the air traffic controller.

Resolution and Outcomes

• ✅ After a slight delay, the Spirit Airlines pilots adjusted their course and the plane landed safely in Boston.
• 👑 President Trump's Air Force One also landed safely north of London for a royal visit.
• 📌 The incident occurred over Long Island as both planes were in transit.