Air Traffic Controller Averts Potential Disaster by Noticing Duplicate Flight Numbers
A close call was avoided recently when an air traffic controller in Phoenix noticed that two American Airlines planes were using the same flight number. The controller acted swiftly to prevent any confusion and ensure that the planes remained a safe distance apart. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, with one plane arriving from Chicago while the other was departing from Phoenix. The controller's quick thinking helped maintain the necessary separation between the two aircraft.