2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-15 07:52 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, World News
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Snippet:
MIAMI — A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart.
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