Spirit Airlines pilots scolded by air traffic control for flying too close to Air Force One: ‘Get off the iPad!’

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 flying parallel over Long Island.

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BostonLean Left· 377d ago

‘Pay attention!’: Spirit Airlines pilot scolded for flying near Air Force One

NBC NewsLean Left· 377d ago

Spirit Airlines flight repeatedly warned to turn away from Air Force One

InsiderLean Left· 377d ago

'Pay attention': Spirit pilots got a slap on the wrist after flying too close to Air Force One while Trump was on board

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KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 377d ago

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

KYMA YumaCenter· 377d ago

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

East Idaho NewsCenter· 377d ago

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

KTVZ BendCenter· 377d ago

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

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

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

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· 377d ago

'Pay attention!': Air traffic control slams Spirit flight for 'close' Air Force One encounter

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 377d ago

'Pay attention!': Air traffic control slams Spirit flight for 'close' Air Force One encounter

NBC New YorkLean Left· 377d ago

'Pay attention!': Air traffic control slams Spirit flight for 'close' Air Force One encounter

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 377d ago

'Pay attention!': Air traffic control slams Spirit flight for 'close' Air Force One encounter

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 377d ago

'Pay attention!': Air traffic control slams Spirit flight for 'close' Air Force One encounter

The HillCenter· 377d ago

Pilot scolded for getting too close to Air Force One: ‘Pay attention’

WMURCenter· 377d ago

Spirit Airlines pilot scolded for getting close to Air Force One

News Nation NowCenter· 377d ago

Spirit Airlines pilot scolded for getting too close to Air Force One: ‘Pay attention’

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New York PostLean Right· 377d ago

Spirit Airlines pilots scolded by air traffic control for flying too close to Air Force One: ‘Get off the iPad!’

TownhallRight· 377d ago

Air Traffic Control Yells at Spirit Flight After It Drifts Dangerously Close to Air Force One

The Daily CallerRight· 377d ago

‘Pay Attention’: Air Traffic Controller Warns Spirit Airlines To Move Away From Trump’s Air Force One

Washington ExaminerRight· 377d ago

Spirit Airlines plane's close encounter with Air Force One alarms air traffic controller

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JalopnikLean Left· 377d ago

'Get Off The iPad': Spirit Airlines Flight Comes Way Too Close To Air Force One

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