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Potential disaster was averted 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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Latest related news (2026-08-15)

2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller — AP News
American Airlines flies two jets with same flight number simultaneously in dangerous mistake — CBS News
Two flights, one call sign: ATC resolves dangerous situation in Phoenix — Flightradar24