October 3, 2006
"They just lost their best customer," said the president, who added that he would start looking into other carriers.
CAMP SPRINGS, MD—Despite sprinting through the Andrews Air Force Base south terminal, President Bush narrowly missed his Air Force One flight to Boise earlier today after arriving just moments after the plane's doors had closed.
The 12-person crew was not able to accommodate the president due to strict federal guidelines requiring all passengers to arrive at their departure gate 15 minutes prior to takeoff—guidelines flight officials say are especially important considering heightened security around the president. When Bush inquired into the possibility of being placed on standby for Air Force Two, the exasperated commander in chief was informed that the flight was full and Vice President Dick Cheney was unwilling to give up his seat.
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3 comments:
that is great!!
I didn't know that Air Force One was a 747-200B. I always figured it was a 747-400.
haha!
i love the part about sitting in the food court - priceless!
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