A Spirit Airlines pilot was reprimanded by air traffic control on Tuesday (September 16) for not promptly responding to instructions while Air Force One flew approximately eight miles away. The incident occurred as both aircraft flew parallel over Long Island. Air Force One was transporting President Donald Trump to the United Kingdom, while Spirit Flight 1300 was en route from Fort Lauderdale to Boston Logan International Airport.

According to audio captured by LiveATC.net and reviewed by CNN , the New York Center air traffic controller instructed, "Spirit 1300, turn 20 degrees right." After a five-second silence, the controller repeated the command, saying, "Pay attention, Spirit 1300. Turn 20 degrees right." It took two additional attempts before the pilot acknowledged the in

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