A Spirit Airlines flight had a close encounter with Air Force One, prompting a stern warning from air traffic control in New York.
Controllers issued repeated instructions for the Spirit pilots to adjust their flight path, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
While the separation distance was technically within FAA guidelines, the proximity to the president's plane spurred concern among authorities.
The Spirit flight successfully landed in Boston without incident, after complying with the traffic controllers' directives.
