Spirit Airlines Flight Issued Urgent Warning After Close Encounter with Air Force One

Boston, MA – A Spirit Airlines flight approaching Boston was issued a sharp directive from air traffic controllers after coming dangerously close to Air Force One.

Spirit Airlines Flight 1300, traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Boston, was nearing the end of its journey when controllers instructed the pilots to “turn 20 degrees right immediately.” The exchange was captured on audio archives from LiveATC.net, which documented the controller warning the crew about traffic nearby.

“Pay attention. Spirit 1300, traffic off your left wing by six or eight miles, 747. I’m sure you can see who it is. Keep an eye out for him — he’s white and blue. Pay attention. Get off the iPad,” the controller can be heard saying.

The aircraft identified was Air Force One, transporting President Donald Trump to England. Despite the tense moment, both planes continued on to their destinations without further complication or delay.

Federal aviation officials have not released further comment on the incident.